According to FMCSA records, Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution (DOT# 729449) in Fresno, California has 327 inspections on record with 319 violations and a 10.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
327Inspections
10.4%Vehicle OOS Rate
8Crashes
185Power 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 Rate10.4%
Carrier: 10.4% (34 of 327)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate6.4%
Carrier: 6.4% (21 of 327)National: 6.4%
59%OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in California
18%crash rate better than 18% of carriers in California
Violation Categories · 319 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.
319total violations across 327 inspections
53violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
162
Unsafe Driving
103
Hours of Service
29
Driver Fitness
13
Controlled Substances
1
Other
11
Inspection History · 100 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 NumberMC706457
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Texas Insurance Company
$750
03/10/2026
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.