GAMA BROS INC
USDOT 1130886 • 1321 E LOCKEFORD ST, LODI, CA, 95240
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-459581 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 9, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8795167 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2015 | Feb 9, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA-9337390-01 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2012 | Mar 9, 2013 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8795167 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2015 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057822 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2014 | Feb 9, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA-9337390-02 | REPLACED | Oct 17, 2013 | Feb 9, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA-9337390-01 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2012 | Oct 17, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA-9337390-01 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 23, 2012 | Dec 9, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA-9337390 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2011 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA-9337390 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2011 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 52 MS NK1595 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2010 | Feb 9, 2011 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTI0034347 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2010 | Feb 9, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0049699 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2009 | Aug 23, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0049699 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2009 | Oct 8, 2010 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 13 CAA001865 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2009 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 13 CAA001865 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0043833 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0043833 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0043833 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2007 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0043833 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0043833 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0043833 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2007 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN433995 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2005 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN433995 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2005 | Feb 22, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN433995 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2005 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN433995 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2005 | Feb 22, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN433995 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN433995 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN407411 | CANCELLED | Dec 26, 2003 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN407411 | CANCELLED | Dec 26, 2003 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LCW103230 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2003 | Dec 27, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LCW103229 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2003 | Dec 27, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LCW102200 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2003 | Sep 10, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LCW102201 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2003 | Sep 10, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8795167 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8795167 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057822 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2015 | Feb 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9337390-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2014 | Feb 9, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9337390-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2013 | Dec 9, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9337390-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2013 | Oct 17, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9337390-01 | CARGO | Mar 9, 2013 | Mar 9, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9337390 | CARGO | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9337390 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52 MS NK1595 | CARGO | Feb 9, 2011 | Feb 9, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | CTI0034347 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2011 | Feb 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049699 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2010 | Oct 8, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049699 | CARGO | Aug 23, 2010 | Aug 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 13 CAA001865 | CARGO | Sep 12, 2009 | Sep 12, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 13 CAA001865 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2009 | Sep 12, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0043833 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0043833 | CARGO | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0043833 | CARGO | Apr 16, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0043833 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN433995 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2007 | Feb 22, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN433995 | CARGO | Feb 22, 2007 | Feb 22, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0043833 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0043833 | CARGO | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN433995 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN433995 | CARGO | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN433995 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN433995 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN407411 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN407411 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW103230 | CARGO | Dec 27, 2003 | Dec 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW103229 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2003 | Dec 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW102200 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2003 | Sep 10, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW102201 | CARGO | Sep 10, 2003 | Sep 10, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-459581 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 |
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2013 |
| MC459581 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 22, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2009 |
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2008 |
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2005 |
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2005 |
| MC459581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2004 |
| MC459581 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 2003 | REVOKED | Oct 18, 2010 |
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
4 states • 67 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 67 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | 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 Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8H5-HOSM | 395.8H5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (67 inspections)
Showing 50 of 67
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN JOSE | 37.324149/ -121.836834 | ...163036 | GAMA BROS INC |
| Jan 11, 2022 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R2 - SR117/3MM | ...363207 | GAMA BROS INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT80 EB/.3m E SECRET TOWN RD | ...163036 | GAMA BROS INC |
| Oct 3, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2013 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2009 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2003 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events