ZION TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2481820 • 8710 SHERWOOD TERRACE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-552748 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2010 | May 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000314-00 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2024 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 5465971 | ON FILE | Jun 19, 2009 | Jul 22, 2010 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AF-100572-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AF-100572-00 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-01 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-00 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2022 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883005 04 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 18, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883005 03 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2020 | Apr 18, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883005 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2019 | Apr 18, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883005 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2603519 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 18, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1139036-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2015 | Apr 18, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1139036-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2014 | Apr 18, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5465971 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2009 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-543978 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-543978 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2008 | Jul 13, 2009 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-543978 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2008 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIM3-543978 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2008 | Feb 21, 2009 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-543978 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 13, 2008 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIM3-543978 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2007 | Feb 21, 2008 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-543978 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 13, 2007 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIM3-543978 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2006 | Feb 21, 2007 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-543978 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2005 | Jul 13, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000314-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AF-100572-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AF-100572-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000417-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883005 04 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883005 03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883005 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2020 | Apr 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883005 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2603519 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1139036-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1139036-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2015 | Apr 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5465971 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5465971 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-543978 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2009 | Jul 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-543978 | CARGO | Jun 19, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-543978 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIM3-543978 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2009 | Feb 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-543978 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2008 | Jul 13, 2008 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIM3-543978 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2008 | Feb 21, 2008 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-543978 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 13, 2007 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIM3-543978 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2007 | Feb 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-543978 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 13, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-552748 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-552748 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2024 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2023 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2021 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2020 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2019 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2016 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2015 |
| MC552748 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 9, 2014 | REVOKED | May 5, 2025 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2009 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2009 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2008 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2007 |
| MC552748 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2006 |
| MC552748 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2006 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2010 |
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
12 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47D | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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 (35 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT10 WB/1.1m E FORD DRY LAKE RD | ...761606 | ZION TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2020 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events