ZAM TRANS INC
USDOT 2836098 • 4811 CHIPPENDALE DRIVE SUITE 802, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95841
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-948893 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259976-02 | ON FILE | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259976-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259976-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2022 | Apr 7, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100072-00 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP53128 00 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2020 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42836 00 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2019 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP31870 00 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2018 | Apr 7, 2019 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0001625 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2017 | Apr 7, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444797 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444797 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444797 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1138987-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259976-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259976-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259976-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100072-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2022 | Apr 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP53128 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42836 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31870 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2019 | Apr 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0001625 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2018 | Apr 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444797 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444797 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444797 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1138987-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC948893 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2025 |
| MC948893 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2024 |
| MC948893 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2023 |
| MC948893 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2018 |
| MC948893 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2017 |
| MC948893 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2016 |
| MC948893 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 27, 2016 | — | Unknown |
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
29 states • 193 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 193 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A-LLPL | 9A-LLPL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:55E-B | 55E-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 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 (193 inspections)
Showing 50 of 193
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/1.5m S RT5 SB UPPER CROSS-OVER | ...201986 | ZAM TRANS INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W 35TH ST | ...897432 | ZAM TRANS INC |
| Jul 8, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.723106/-121.647821 | ...166211 | ZAM TRANS INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.1426 -111.2425 | ...135216 | ZAM TRANS INC |
| Aug 19, 2022 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R2 - I80/MUSTANG | ...W19749 | ZAM TRANS INC |
| Feb 11, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events