According to FMCSA records, Karl's Sons Express INC (DOT# 2842504) in Rancho Cordova, California has 80 inspections on record with 94 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
80Inspections
20.0%Vehicle OOS Rate
0Crashes
8Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0%
Carrier: 20.0% (16 of 80)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (3 of 80)National: 6.4%
35%OOS rate better than 35% of carriers in California
20%crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California
Violation Categories · 94 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
94total violations across 80 inspections
19violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
58
Unsafe Driving
23
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1
Inspection History · 80 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC952246
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
$750
06/20/2025
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.
Power Units8
Drivers13
Fleet SizeSmall Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatNo
Operating Since01/26/2016
MCS-150 Filed20250423 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)980,000
Address1748 Klamath River Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670