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TRIPLE A EXPRESS INC

USDOT 2356410 • 422 INGER DR, SANTA MARIA, CA, 93454

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,356,410
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
California
Phone
8058685364
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
25,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Physical Address
422 INGER DR, SANTA MARIA, CA, 93454
Mailing Address
PO BOX 9454, SANTA MARIA, CA, 93456
Contact
Phone: 8058685364

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 26, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-807169ACTIVEUnknownJul 29, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCLCA10884ON FILEJul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2025

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA0987114CANCELLEDJul 25, 2023Aug 7, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA0987114REPLACEDJul 25, 2023Jul 26, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA0987114CANCELLEDJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP72166 00REPLACEDJul 25, 2021Jul 25, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP72166 00CANCELLEDJul 25, 2021Jul 26, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP60926 00CANCELLEDJul 25, 2020Jul 25, 2021
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP5125404-9CANCELLEDOct 8, 2019Jul 25, 2020
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP5125404-9CANCELLEDJul 25, 2019Oct 8, 2019
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 0651470CANCELLEDApr 26, 2019Jul 23, 2019
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPI1076583CANCELLEDJan 2, 2014Jan 2, 2015
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISBIPD/PrimaryPRA-9016677REPLACEDJan 1, 2013Jan 2, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCLCA10884BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2025Jul 26, 2025
TERM/CANCLWILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.CA0987114BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024
TERM/REPLWILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.CA0987114BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2024
CANCELWILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.CA0987114BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2023Jul 25, 2023
TERM/CANCLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP72166 00BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2022Jul 26, 2022
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP72166 00BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP60926 00BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2021Jul 25, 2021
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP5125404-9BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2020Jul 25, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP5125404-9BIPD/PrimaryOct 8, 2019Oct 8, 2019
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 0651470BIPD/PrimaryJul 23, 2019Jul 23, 2019
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYOPI1076583BIPD/PrimaryJan 2, 2015Jan 2, 2015
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISPRA-9016677BIPD/PrimaryJan 2, 2014Jan 2, 2014

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-807169INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-807169INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC807169COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 30, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 29, 2025
MC807169COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 11, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 30, 2024
MC807169COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 28, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2023
MC807169COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 29, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 25, 2022
MC807169COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 28, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2021
MC807169COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 29, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 28, 2020
MC807169MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 8, 2019—Unknown
MC807169MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 9, 2019REVOKEDJul 29, 2019
MC807169MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 8, 2013REVOKEDJan 12, 2015

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jun 9, 2014New Entrant Revoked - Expedited ActionsACTIVEAug 6, 2014

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
10%

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

Inspections
22
Violations
51
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 22 inspections

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general815Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS32—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.32vs nat'l 1.80
+0.52 above avg

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

Inspection History (22 inspections)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687470041SANTA MARIACALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.207A-STBW, 393.40A-BYes
Mar 25, 202687412635US-101 N/B CONEJO CVEFCALevel 2VANGU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 12, 202687286202CONEJO IFCALevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45D-BAAL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 10, 202687036235NIMITZ IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMFYes
Dec 31, 202586697885US-101 N/B CONEJO CVEFCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 11, 202586556170CONEJO IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.207F-SASMD, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jul 23, 202585434297GILROY IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11A1-LSML, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24No
Jun 24, 202585115545GILROY IFCALevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 8, 202584344275RoadsideCALevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Apr 1, 202584297865CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.75A1-TEPBMNo
Jan 17, 202583666673CONEJO IFCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2Yes
Dec 17, 202483431012CONEJO IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.75A1-TRPETNo
Sep 11, 202482647563CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(c)No
Jul 30, 202482271943GILROY IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 3, 202482048286CONEJO IFCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 14, 202481880752RIALTOCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 18, 202481663047CONEJO CVEFCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 14, 20248086518749500 SEMINOLE DRCALevel 2CIMC SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Sep 14, 202379688523GILROY IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2396.3(a)(1)Yes
Apr 25, 202378500745GILROY IFCALevel 1CIMC SEMI-TRAILER1396.3(a)(1)No
Apr 21, 202378435223CORDELIA IFCALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 20, 202378434055GILROY INSPECTION FACILITYCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER6396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.47(e)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 23.5% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

GILROY IF5 · 1 OOS
CONEJO IF5 · 1 OOS
CONEJO CVEF3
US-101 N/B CONEJO CVEF2
RIALTO1
SANTA MARIA1 · 1 OOS
GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY1 · 1 OOS
CORDELIA IF1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving20 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 31, 2024CAINJURY01LOS ANGELES7TH ST/ 156 FT W OF DECATUR ST...322524TRIPLE A EXPRESS INC
May 12, 2014CAFATAL10————

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 29, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-807169
Jul 26, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 8, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 23, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 2, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2014
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
Jun 9, 2014
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
May 12, 2014
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jan 2, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS • BIPD/Primary

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