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KARTA TRANSPORT INC

  • 4016838
  • 3207 W SHIELDS AVE APT 117
    FRESNO, CA 93722
  • 20
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
6.82 Not Public 1.70 6.10 0 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
16
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
25.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
46
15
21-100 relevant driver inspections
29
18
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
46
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
46
0
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 82

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 2 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-ML Failure to Maintain Lane 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 2 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 6 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.71A-D Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 4 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 3 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24C1I Driver failed to make annotations when applicable 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier 1 0 3 HOS Compliance
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed 2 2 5 HOS Compliance
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 5 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8F1-HOSM HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.28-WS Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47D2-BLTBD Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test 3 3 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 3 3 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 2 1 2 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 49

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
4/21/2026 IA000P14W2Q0 IA 3398662 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
4/2/2026 NM3173Q2KDK2 NM YP76614 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector 5  
3/30/2026 CAUGO6000579 CA ZP39895 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
3/23/2026 IN9938001701 IN YP98962 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
2/13/2026 MS5006010295 MS ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
2/12/2026 AZ7001001037 AZ ZP21514 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/19/2026 NC0006841108 NC ZP65952 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
1/19/2026 IN7809005020 IN YP76613 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
11/18/2025 CAUEBY002385 CA ZP39931 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 1  
395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr 1  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
11/16/2025 AR5590000921 AR YP98962 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
11/13/2025 TNI5Z3370589 TN ZP09030 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
9/10/2025 CAUECE007589 CA ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8F1-HOSM HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: 5  
8/21/2025 AR8220000281 AR YP76611 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
7/30/2025 CAUEKX003953 CA YP76614 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.47D2-BLTBD Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness 4  
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 2  
7/14/2025 CAND74010306 CA YP76613 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/5/2025 AZ6362000623 AZ YP53571 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
7/2/2025 NM6394P53STQ NM ZP21514 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
6/6/2025 CAUGAY001077 CA YP76612 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t 3  
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 4  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
6/2/2025 IN8285001114 IN ZP39895 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
5/6/2025 NM6262P3IDRH NM ZP21514 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
4/14/2025 OKPE13177641 OK YP98960 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/3/2025 AR5930000787 AR YP76614 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/30/2025 CAUDGY003489 CA ZP39894 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. 6  
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
3/27/2025 MOW100002848 MO ZP21514 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.28-WS Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed 3  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
3/26/2025 AZ5496000763 AZ YP76613 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 1  
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 4  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
3/19/2025 CAUGM6001636 CA ZP39931 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
3/7/2025 AZ7540001932 AZ ZP55924 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates 4  
392.71A-D Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector 5  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
1/26/2025 NM1348P0QPND NM YP76600 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/20/2025 MOW210000807 MO YP76614 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/1/2025 NM7741P01FHP NM ZP39931 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/27/2024 AR7910000790 AR YP76600 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
12/26/2024 CAND11000722 CA ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/23/2024 OKPE13177370 OK YP76613 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/11/2024 CAUG2G000744 CA ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 2  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
12/11/2024 AZ5496000581 AZ YP76610 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 1  
12/5/2024 AZXG09490088 AZ YP76614 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
392.71A-D Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector 5  
10/28/2024 NM6488O8ESTG NM YP76599 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-ML Failure to Maintain Lane 5  
10/27/2024 NM3178O8DQ91 NM ZP21514 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
9/27/2024 AZ1056300164 AZ ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 1  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
9/19/2024 CAUFRF000500 CA YP76610 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/19/2024 IL4248940170 IL ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 7  
9/6/2024 CAUG21000185 CA ZP08988 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/14/2024 CAUEKX003223 CA YP76613 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
8/14/2024 NM5012O6B2RD NM YP76610 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/19/2024 AZ1042700204 AZ ZP08988 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/16/2024 CAND6V006535 CA ZP09001 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/18/2024 CAN994001343 CA YP76611 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/18/2024 CAN994001344 CA YP98962 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/18/2024 MIBACZM02363 MI ZP09029 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 3  
395.24C1I Driver failed to make annotations when applicable 1  
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. 1  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
2/3/2026 MO0000117281 MO YP76613 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
7/5/2025 AZ0I25040368 AZ YP53571 CA 1 1 Yes No 2 2 4

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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