CALIFORNIA TRANS INC

USDOT 1763508 • 153 NICHOLLS DRIVE, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29301

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

1,763,508

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

South Carolina

Phone

9165877700

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

1,200,000

BOC-3 Agent

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Physical Address

153 NICHOLLS DRIVE, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29301

Contact

Phone: 9165877700

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Jun 1, 2022

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-644499	ACTIVE	Unknown	May 26, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	506-9043918	ON FILE	Jun 1, 2022	Jun 1, 2025

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WF011644	REPLACED	Jun 1, 2021	Jun 1, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WF011644	CANCELLED	Jun 1, 2021	Jun 13, 2022
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	LFI0003144	REPLACED	Jun 1, 2020	Jun 1, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP31391A	REPLACED	Jun 1, 2017	Jun 1, 2020
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	BIPD/Primary	CAC 00001-05221-16	REPLACED	Dec 20, 2016	Jun 1, 2017
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	BIPD/Primary	CAC 00001-05221-16	NAME CHANGED	Jun 1, 2016	Dec 20, 2016
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	GWP54758A	CANCELLED	Jun 25, 2008	Jun 1, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN608421	CANCELLED	May 13, 2008	Aug 1, 2008
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN608421	REPLACED	May 13, 2008	Jun 25, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.	506-9043918	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025
TERM/CANCL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WF011644	BIPD/Primary	Jun 13, 2022	Jun 13, 2022
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WF011644	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2022	Jun 1, 2022
TERM/REPL	SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY	LFI0003144	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2021	Jun 1, 2021
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP31391A	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2020	Jun 1, 2020
TERM/REPL	SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	CAC 00001-05221-16	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2017	Jun 1, 2017
NAMECHG	SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	CAC 00001-05221-16	BIPD/Primary	Dec 20, 2016	Dec 20, 2016
CANCEL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP54758A	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2016	Jun 1, 2016
TERM/CANCL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN608421	BIPD/Primary	Aug 1, 2008	Aug 1, 2008
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN608421	BIPD/Primary	Jun 25, 2008	Jun 25, 2008

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC644499	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 17, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 26, 2022
MC644499	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Nov 17, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 23, 2016
MC644499	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 5, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 31, 2016
MC644499	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jun 25, 2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jul 16, 2010
MC644499	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	May 20, 2008	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

7 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

14.7%

Driver OOS %

2.9%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 34 of 34 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states • 34 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (58 violations from 34 inspections)

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Violation Summary (58 violations from 34 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	5	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV	HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.81-H	Horn inoperable	2	0	2	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)	393.95(a)(4)	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH	Wheel/rim defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
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:396.5B-HWSL	Fuel system leak	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS	Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
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:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-SIN	CDL disqualification - major offense	1	1	10	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.40(a)	Inadequate brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.3	393.3	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.7%vs nat'l 23.4%

-8.7 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

2.9%vs nat'l 6.7%

-3.8 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.71vs nat'l 1.80

On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (34 inspections)

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Inspection History (34 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 22, 2026	87366024	NJ	NJ	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 7, 2026	86760506	RICHMOND IN	IN	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	7	393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI	Yes
Jan 3, 2026	86725445	BILLINGS MT	MT	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.9A-LCL, 393.55E-B, 393.205A-WRBH	Yes
Dec 22, 2025	86656565	WARRENSBURG MO	MO	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	2	396.17C-PI, 395.22G-ELDMFV	No
Dec 12, 2025	86561501	FARGO ND	ND	Level 3	CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 9, 2025	86563061	HAUGAN MT	MT	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 24, 2025	86401526	HUNTINGTON OR	OR	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	7	393.47A-BCFSAD, 396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BOS	Yes
Nov 8, 2025	86278419	WENTZVILLE MO	MO	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLTCD, 395.22G-ELDMFV	No
Sep 27, 2025	85901302	WEST SALEM OH	OH	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.78A-WS, 393.81-H, 393.45B2-B-AIR	No
Aug 26, 2025	85607793	Roadside	NE	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 5, 2025	84883254	TOK AK	AK	Level 1	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.9A-LCL	Yes
May 20, 2025	84740341	ANCHORAGE AK	AK	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 7, 2025	84092855	Roadside	NE	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 20, 2025	83934671	KANSAS CITY MO	MO	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 9, 2025	83563934	CASCADE LOCKS OR	OR	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	383.51A-SIN	Yes
Dec 12, 2024	83385628	WARRENSBURG MO	MO	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.81-H	No
Nov 18, 2024	83191977	MAYVIEW MO	MO	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LTSIR	No
Oct 13, 2024	82908149	WENTZVILLE MO	MO	Level 1	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.40(a), 392.2, 393.55(e)	No
Sep 2, 2024	82845397	AK	AK	Level 3	—	0	—	No
Jul 21, 2024	82196571	BOONVILLE MO	MO	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 15, 2024	82115307	TOK AK	AK	Level 1	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.45(d), 393.75(c), 393.75(a)(1)	No
Jul 7, 2024	82111476	ST CLAIR MO	MO	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	10	393.9(a), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2)	Yes
Jun 29, 2024	82010686	TOK WEIGH STATION	AK	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 27, 2024	82016098	EVANSVILLE IN	IN	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Apr 7, 2024	81295790	ON ROKEBY RD, 7 MILES WEST FRO	NE	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	396.17(c)	No
Mar 14, 2024	81117861	ROCK CREEK - 2 MI E CLACKAMAS	OR	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 5, 2024	80823936	ARLINGTON WA	WA	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Nov 19, 2023	80241893	EB I-90	WA	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 11, 2023	79641472	WEST BOUND	MS	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 11, 2023	79400913	PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND	UT	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 29, 2023	78770385	Roadside	FL	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.60(c), 396.17(c)	No
May 27, 2023	78759787	TOK	AK	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9(a)	No
May 6, 2023	78560437	CASCADE LOCKS POE	OR	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 26, 2023	78509623	SC53 CLE ELUM WESTBOUND	WA	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 25.0% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

TOK AK2 · 1 OOS

TOK1

RICHMOND IN1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance47 · 6 OOS

Unsafe Driving7

Hours of Service3

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 5 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Mar 19, 2025	WY	TOW	0	CHEYENNE	I-80 MP 348.72	...210223	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Oct 30, 2024	WY	TOW	0	CRESCENT JUNCTION	I-80 MP 186.00	...GH0859	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Jan 21, 2024	NE	INJURY	1	—	I-80	...HY2730	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Jul 25, 2022	OR	INJURY	1	7.94 E UMATILLA	I-82 .01 S LAMB RD ON RAMP	...943221	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Mar 14, 2022	OR	INJURY	5	5.06 E OXMAN	I-84 .34 E VANDECAR RD ON RAMP	...001927	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Dec 30, 2021	WY	TOW	0	WHEATLAND	I-25 MP 85.49	...210223	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Oct 4, 2021	MT	TOW	0	—	+46.9822 -104.8534	...918036	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Feb 9, 2021	CA	TOW	0	OAKLAND	RT880/600ft N 5th AV	...182573	CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
Jun 16, 2018	NE	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Apr 29, 2017	MO	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 24, 2017	CA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 7, 2012	NV	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—