ZERO DISTANCE INC
USDOT 2431376 • 426 N AZUSA AVE, WEST COVINA, CA, 91791
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-838166 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 2, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN269710 | ON FILE | Nov 14, 2019 | Aug 5, 2020 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3971897 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2018 | Nov 14, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3971897 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2016 | Oct 22, 2018 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM004694-03 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2015 | Nov 14, 2016 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM004694-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2014 | Nov 26, 2015 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM004694-02 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2014 | Nov 14, 2015 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM004694-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2013 | Nov 14, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN269710 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2020 | Aug 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3971897 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3971897 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2018 | Oct 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM004694-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM004694-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2015 | Nov 26, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM004694-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2015 | Nov 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM004694-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC838166 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2016 |
| MC838166 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2015 |
| MC838166 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2014 |
| MC838166 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 20, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
15 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (37 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records