H & L CHARTER CO INC
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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — H & L CHARTER CO INC (USDOT 282191) 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 Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): JODI MERRITT (Company officer); WENDELL MERRITT (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/282191/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=52505 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2014
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Process AgentAMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATIONBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC181516ACTIVE
Inspections (24 months)
All 75 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
H & L CHARTER CO INC is a corporation based in ONTARIO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 282191. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 23 drivers, with 75 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.
H & L CHARTER CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 23 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Ontario, CA. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 68% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (45) and UT (2), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Vnhl, Van, and Merz are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,505 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 35 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (75 rows) View all 75 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86869260 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 86869148 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 86869147 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 86376636 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 86376579 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 86376578 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 85423583 | Jun 16, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 85423582 | Jun 16, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
PREVOST BUS
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 85423449 | Jun 16, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84547009 | Apr 22, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84547008 | Apr 22, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84409622 | Mar 26, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84396822 | Mar 26, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84409334 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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1 | 393.9B-LHWS | No |
| 84409331 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84409103 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 84409102 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 84409869 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84409333 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 84409332 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84409173 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84409104 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
PREVOST BUS
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 84409101 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
VAN HOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84409563 | Mar 4, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 84409562 | Mar 4, 2025 | CA | 5 | 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5252305776 | Nov 6, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3300070117 | Nov 3, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009099088 | Jan 28, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5251612411 | Nov 11, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0005515710 | Feb 12, 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA0004636445 | Feb 6, 2010 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0003836444 | Aug 17, 2008 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0000751069 | Mar 26, 2003 | CA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156070 | 91X | $5,000,000 | May 1, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156070 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 21, 2004 | May 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA129997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 21, 1996 | Sep 21, 2004 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAOCB00189 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 21, 1995 | Sep 21, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAOCB00130 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 21, 1994 | Sep 21, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 20, 2023
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May 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 9, 2014
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Sep 21, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 1996
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Sep 21, 1996insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 13, 1995
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Sep 21, 1995insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 4, 1993
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May 20, 1985
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1621 E CEDAR ST ONTARIO | CA | 62 | 0 |
| LAX | CA | 3 | 0 |
| DISNEYLAND PARKING LOT | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EMPIRE POLO CLUB | CA | 1 | 0 |
| STAGECOACH | CA | 1 | 0 |
| HURRICANE UT | UT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC181516
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
BOC-3 process agent · 485 carriers served
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75 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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How to verify H & L CHARTER CO INC
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