What is Bakston Freight Systems INC's safety grade?

Bakston Freight Systems INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Bakston Freight Systems INC have?

Bakston Freight Systems INC has 8 inspections on record with a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 12 violations.

Has Bakston Freight Systems INC been involved in any crashes?

Bakston Freight Systems INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Bakston Freight Systems INC have active authority and insurance?

Bakston Freight Systems INC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Bakston Freight Systems INC Safety Record

DOT# 913315 · Saint George, UT 84790 · 4356737971

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 12/24/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Bakston Freight Systems INC (DOT# 913315) in Saint George, Utah has 8 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

8 Inspections

25.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

18 Power 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 Rate 25.0%

Carrier: 25.0% (2 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 6.4%

44% OOS rate better than 44% of carriers in Utah

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Utah

Violation Categories · 12 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.

12 total violations across 8 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 8 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.

Level 1: 6 (75%) Level 3: 2 (25%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
12/24/2025	UT	1	0
10/28/2025	UT	1	1
08/29/2025	UT	1	1
06/16/2025	UT	3	0
03/14/2025	UT	1	0
01/29/2025	UT	1	0
07/19/2024	UT	1	0
06/29/2023	UT	3	0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC395788

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	10/20/2021

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 Units 18

Drivers 12

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 10/27/2000

MCS-150 Filed 20250904 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 445,000

Address 1522 E Commerce Drive, Saint George, UT 84790