BOB HOLZER AUTOMOTIVE INC
USDOT 2456634 • DBA: BOB HOLZER TOWING AND STORAGE • 336 N CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93103
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,456,634
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8053313962
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
46
MCS-150 Mileage
500,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
336 N CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93103
Contact
Phone: 8053313962
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 2 revoked/inactive authority filings and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
2
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00026304 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | 01 CI 856879 10 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2017 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00026303 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00026300 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202100017947 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202000017947 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UXQ0014602 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UXQ0014601 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CI 856879 10 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7806180240 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2013 | Jul 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00026304 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00026303 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00026300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202100017947 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202000017947 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXQ0014602 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXQ0014601 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 01 CI 856879 10 | CARGO | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 856879 10 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7806180240 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2016 | Jul 23, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-848422 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-848422 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-848422 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-848422 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC848422 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 23, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC848422 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 23, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC848422 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2017 |
| MC848422 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2017 |
| MC848422 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2019 |
| MC848422 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2019 |
| MC848422 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 2013 | REVOKED | Aug 1, 2016 |
| MC848422 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 2013 | REVOKED | Aug 1, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
87
Violations
22
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
46
Crash Records
17
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
13
May
4
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
8
Apr
13
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 87 of 87 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 87 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (22 violations from 87 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.25vs nat'l 1.80
-1.55 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
59 total · 3.4% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
17
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
17
Crash History (17 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.335788/ -119.292796 | ...593762 | BOB HOLZER AUTOMOTIVE INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMARILLO | 34.218709 / -119.063788 | ...104421 | BOB HOLZER AUTOMOTIVE INC |
| Mar 17, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA BARBARA | GARDEN ST/RT 101 | ...233910 | BOB HOLZER AUTOMOTIVE INC |
| Aug 16, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 30, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 30, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 23, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
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