VIPER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1509528 • 5375 CLAYTON ROAD, CONCORD, CA, 94521
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-565881 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 16, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP87434A | ON FILE | Jun 17, 2011 | Sep 15, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908-01 | ON FILE | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2011 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9173908-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP87434A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 17, 2011 | Oct 18, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9173908-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jul 2, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9173908 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jul 2, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2009 | May 21, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9173908 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2009 | May 21, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9173908 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9173908 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2009 | May 16, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9173908 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IML3340001-00-165B | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2008 | Mar 4, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IML3340001-00-165B | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2008 | Mar 4, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP43094A | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2006 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP43094A | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2006 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP39470A | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2006 | Dec 6, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP39470A | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2006 | Nov 20, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP39470A | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2006 | Dec 6, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP39470A | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2006 | Nov 20, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87434A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2011 | Oct 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87434A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2011 | Sep 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908-01 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | CARGO | Jul 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2010 | May 21, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | CARGO | May 21, 2010 | May 21, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | CARGO | May 16, 2010 | May 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9173908 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | IML3340001-00-165B | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | IML3340001-00-165B | CARGO | Mar 4, 2009 | Mar 4, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP43094A | CARGO | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP43094A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39470A | CARGO | Dec 6, 2006 | Dec 6, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39470A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2006 | Dec 6, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39470A | CARGO | Nov 20, 2006 | Nov 20, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39470A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2006 | Nov 20, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-565881 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-565881 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC565881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2011 |
| MC565881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC565881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2010 |
| MC565881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 2, 2009 | REVOKED | Jun 23, 2010 |
| MC565881 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2006 |
| MC565881 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 2, 2006 | REVOKED | Mar 10, 2009 |
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
1 state • 118 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from latest 100 of 118 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A-LHLI | 9A-LHLI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LTSI | 9A-LTSI | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.301A3-HMM | Hazmat marking on packages defective | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BSB | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (118 inspections)
Showing 50 of 118
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.717908 / -121.699112 | ...GW7805 | VIPER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 16, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT580/1mi E of N FLYNN RD | ...FH2069 | VIPER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 10, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT80/1242ft E CUMMINGS SKYWAY | ...AC0682 | VIPER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 22, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2006 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events