SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
USDOT 2808261 • 3331 NORTH FIRST ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95134
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 537 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from latest 100 of 537 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 4 | 0 | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | 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:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (537 inspections)
Showing 50 of 537
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JOSE | E SAN CARLOS ST | ...188027 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Nov 18, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SANTA CLARA | US-101 N/B | ...054664 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORGAN HILL | US-101 SOUTHBOUND | ...178751 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Oct 17, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SAN JOSE | SANTA TERESA BL/SAN IGNACIO AV | ...188017 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Aug 24, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JOSE | SR-87 S/B | ...A82470 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Jul 28, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | US-101 N/B | ...054700 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| May 22, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CUPERTINO | STELLING RD | ...054678 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Apr 19, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | MOFFETT BL/SR85 OFF R | ...184699 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Mar 8, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN JOSE | 37.316396 / -121.906003 | ...178688 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Feb 11, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILPITAS | 37.412409 / -121.898955 | ...199116 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Jan 6, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | CALIFORNIA ST/SHOWERS DR | ...092853 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Dec 22, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Sunnyvale | 37.355399/-122.018203 | ...044405 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Sep 12, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUNNYVALE | CENTRAL EXPWY/OAKMEAD PKWY | ...C31960 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Sep 10, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JOSE | 37.21105 / -121.513910 | ...054699 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Aug 5, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILPITAS | 37.409960 / -121.893936 | ...188044 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Jun 15, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | San Jose | Alum Rock Av/Mccreery Av | ...178720 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| May 27, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JOSE | N 6th ST/E SANTA CLARA ST | ...178756 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Apr 25, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUNNYVALE | 37.370954/-122.031194 | ...054673 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Jan 9, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JOSE | MICKEE RD AND MCDONALD AV | ...072683 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Dec 29, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.225692/-121.741731 | ...178692 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Nov 1, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORGAN HILL | 37.121890/-121.665216 | ...188067 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Oct 12, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | CASTRO ST/25FT N OF MERCY ST | ...178719 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Sep 6, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN JOSE | MONTEREY RD / 36 FT N SKYWAY DR. | ...072657 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Jun 12, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CUPERTINO | 37.320975/-122.033529 | ...054694 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
| Jun 2, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ALTOS | EL CAMINO REAL / 157 FT E DISTEL CIR | ...044403 | SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records