SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA
USDOT 10206 • 1234 MARKET STREET FL 14, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19107-3780
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-029850 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 10, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF-INSURED | BIPD | NA | ON FILE | Jan 9, 2017 | Dec 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF-INSURED | BIPD | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1992 | Jan 9, 2017 | |
| SELF-INSURED | BIPD | NAME CHANGED | Feb 1, 1992 | Jan 24, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SELF-INSURED | NA | BIPD | Dec 20, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SELF-INSURED | — | BIPD | Jan 24, 2017 | Jan 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SELF-INSURED | — | BIPD | Jan 9, 2017 | Jan 9, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-029850 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | May 31, 1984 |
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | May 31, 1984 |
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | TRANSFERRED | May 31, 1984 |
| MC029850 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2017 |
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC029850 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC029850 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 5, 1990 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | DENIED | Feb 26, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC029850 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 18, 1984 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.6-COERCION | 390.6-COERCION | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93(a)(3) | Seats not secured in conformance with FMVSS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(c) | Loose steering column | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0320 N | ...050737 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jan 8, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | FIFTYEIGHTH ST | ...052889 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jan 3, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 1008 W | ...D20175 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Dec 17, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | EIGHTYFOURTH ST | ...C14268 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Dec 4, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDDYSTONE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0291 W | ...105771 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Nov 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 1009 N | ...999999 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Nov 11, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RIDLEY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2006 E | ...109887 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Oct 27, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST CHESTER BOROUGH | ROUTE 0003 E | ...109881 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Sep 5, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA | INTERSTATE 0076 E | ...105725 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 27, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Upper Darby Twp | ROUTE 2016 W | ...074431 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 25, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA | CHRISTIAN ST | ...C13431 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 22, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LANSDOWNE | ROUTE 2005 N | ...074470 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 8, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | ABINGTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0611 N | ...500463 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 6, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0611 N | ...301127 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 4, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORRISTOWN | MAIN ST | ...C29680 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Aug 1, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | FOURTH ST | ...052873 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jul 29, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0452 N | ...109907 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jul 24, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHESTER CITY | ROUTE 0320 N | ...050732 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jul 11, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORRISTOWN BOROUGH | SWEDE ST | ...038333 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jun 25, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2026 W | ...072010 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jun 23, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0073 E | ...E24167 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jun 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP | COUNTY LINE RD | ...074443 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jun 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3007 N | ...074450 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jun 19, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 0532 N | ...037327 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
| Jun 17, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | upper darby twp | ROUTE 0003 E | ...072004 | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEPTA |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events