RAO BROS INC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1306976 and MC number 506806. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2004, a span of roughly 21 years. RAO BROS INC reports a fleet of 4 power units and 10 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Meat, U.S. Mail, Commodities Dry Bulk, Fresh Produce, and Refrigerated Food. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 14 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 7.14% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AZ, CA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, and NM. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for RAO BROS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for RAO BROS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 506806 | None | Active | None | 2026-05-01 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-05-01 00:00:00 |
States where RAO BROS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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