HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2859663-harjinder-s-bains/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Harjinder S Bains
Doing business as Bains Brothers
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Liability insurance lapsed in the last 12 monthsTrailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG policy cancelled Jan 8, 2026; the next filing took effect Jan 21, 2026, 13 days later. During a lapse the company had no liability insurance on file with FMCSA; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs California average 19.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (559) 930-4746, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC958081.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC958081 | Primary | Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG Policy STB04050 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 5 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC958081 | Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG Policy STB04050 | Jan 21, 2026 | Cancelled |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC958081 | Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG Policy STB03177 | Oct 9, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC958081 | Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG Policy STB03177 | Jul 10, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC958081 | Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG Policy STB03177 | Apr 10, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC958081 | Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A RRG Policy STB03177 | Jan 15, 2025 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 5 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 6 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 5 83.3%
- WA 1 16.7%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 1
1 tractor
Kenworth 2
1 power unit declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 1
1 semi-trailer
Great Dane 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Plymouth Inc 1Four Star 1Homegrown Organic 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | WA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | 6 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 58.3% | 71.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 33.3% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953B2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and… Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABLMACBD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2859663 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC958081 |
| Legal name | HARJINDER S BAINS |
| DBA name | BAINS BROTHERS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 34,523 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 29, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @yahoo.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Harjinder S Bains
What does Harjinder S Bains's operating authority allow?
MC958081: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about Harjinder S Bains is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Harjinder S Bains?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2859663. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (559) 930-4746, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC958081, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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