THE HARKER SCHOOL

USDOT 2604652 Active PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: ALBERT ZECHER, JR Company officer 2: HEATHER ARMADA Other (MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS / EQUIPMENT) Based in SAN JOSE, CA Grade A · 92
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Company officer: ALBERT ZECHER, JR
Company officer 2: HEATHER ARMADA
Cargo: Other (MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS / EQUIPMENT)
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TruckCodex risk summary — THE HARKER SCHOOL (USDOT 2604652)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): ALBERT ZECHER, JR (Company officer); HEATHER ARMADA (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2604652/
As of: Apr 5, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281649 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2604652
In FMCSA records since Apr 13, 2015 (~11y)
Company officer ALBERT ZECHER, JR
Company officer 2 HEATHER ARMADA
Operation PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS / EQUIPMENT)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 1,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
4525 UNION AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95124
Mailing
PO BOX 9067
SAN JOSE, CA 95157
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2604652
In FMCSA records since Apr 13, 2015 (~11y)
Operation PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.08 vs 1.80 -1.72
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 43 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 24 24 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
43
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

THE HARKER SCHOOL is a motor carrier based in SAN JOSE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2604652. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

THE HARKER SCHOOL is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in San Jose, CA. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 131% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (30 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Thms is the most-inspected make.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,649 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,649 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,649 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 24 0 0.0% Sep 11, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Thomas 39
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 0.40 0 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (43 rows) View all 43 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85793269 Sep 11, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
85793268 Sep 11, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
85793224 Sep 11, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
85793223 Sep 11, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
85508361 Aug 13, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
85508310 Aug 13, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
85508309 Aug 13, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
1 393.9A-LHLI No
85508308 Aug 13, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
1 393.9A-LHLI No
84966909 Jun 10, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
84966880 Jun 10, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
84966879 Jun 10, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
84966878 Jun 10, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
84791173 May 22, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
84791172 May 22, 2025 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82851831 Oct 4, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82541915 Aug 28, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82541914 Aug 28, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82541913 Aug 28, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82541912 Aug 28, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82528538 Aug 27, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82489170 Aug 22, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82489169 Aug 22, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82489168 Aug 22, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
82489167 Aug 22, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
81760103 May 30, 2024 CA 5 SAN JOSE AREA
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA3401802968 Jun 12, 2018 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC052856 common N
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 26, 2017
    authority
    WITHDRAWN — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SAN JOSE AREA CA 30 0
SAN JOSE CA 13 0
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How to verify THE HARKER SCHOOL

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about THE HARKER SCHOOL

Is THE HARKER SCHOOL an active motor carrier?
Yes. THE HARKER SCHOOL is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2604652 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is THE HARKER SCHOOL's safety rating?
THE HARKER SCHOOL is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has THE HARKER SCHOOL had?
43 roadside inspections are on file for THE HARKER SCHOOL in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is THE HARKER SCHOOL's out-of-service rate?
THE HARKER SCHOOL has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 43 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is THE HARKER SCHOOL based?
THE HARKER SCHOOL reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4525 UNION AVE, SAN JOSE, California 95124. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does THE HARKER SCHOOL have valid operating authority?
THE HARKER SCHOOL has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does THE HARKER SCHOOL operate?
THE HARKER SCHOOL self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has THE HARKER SCHOOL had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for THE HARKER SCHOOL in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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