PATIALA EXPRESS INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: P E I

3110 PATTON WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93308|(661) 889-1209

USDOT

2051219

MC Number

762376

Fleet Size

50

Total Drivers

83

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Safety overview

PATIALA EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, California, operating 50 power units with 83 drivers. Their safety profile raises flags: 4 of 5 BASIC categories exceed the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA considers stepping in. They have 13 crashes on file (1 fatal, 3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 211 inspections for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
93%
HOS / Fatigue
88%
👤Driver Fitness
89%
Controlled Substances
15%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
77%

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate7.1%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate17.1%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 8.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.4% across 312,857 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

211

Total

63%

Driver %

Driver Inspections211
Vehicle Inspections123
Driver OOS Rate7.1%
Vehicle OOS Rate17.1%

Crash history

13

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes3
Tow Crashes13

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Frequently asked questions

Is PATIALA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. PATIALA EXPRESS INC (USDOT #2051219) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is PATIALA EXPRESS INC's safety record?

PATIALA EXPRESS INC has 4 BASIC scores above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.

How many trucks does PATIALA EXPRESS INC operate?

PATIALA EXPRESS INC operates 50 power units with 83 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does PATIALA EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. PATIALA EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is PATIALA EXPRESS INC located?

PATIALA EXPRESS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, California at 3110 PATTON WAY, 93308. Phone: (661) 889-1209.

What are PATIALA EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?

PATIALA EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 7.1%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 17.1% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.