Karl's Sons Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2842504 · Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 · 9167584747

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

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.

80 Inspections
20.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
8 Power Units

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 Rate 20.0%
Carrier: 20.0% (16 of 80) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.8%
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

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.

94 total violations across 80 inspections
19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
58
Unsafe Driving
23
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 14 states
Level 1: 15 (19%) Level 2: 29 (36%) Level 3: 34 (42%) Level 5: 2 (2%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/10/2026 CA 3 0 1
02/05/2026 CA 1 0 0
12/11/2025 CA 2 0 0
12/04/2025 CA 2 0 0
12/02/2025 CA 2 0 0
11/15/2025 CA 2 0 0
10/04/2025 CA 1 0 0
09/30/2025 WA 2 0 0
09/27/2025 NV 3 0 0
08/27/2025 WA 1 0 0

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 Number MC952246
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Accredited Specialty Insurance Company $750 06/20/2025

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 Units 8
Drivers 13
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/26/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20250423 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 980,000
Address 1748 Klamath River Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670