LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 284767 • 250 S ACADEMY, SANGER, CA, 93657
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-186654 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 21, 1990 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP121698A | ON FILE | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2024 |
| HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 5CMP 9476419 00 | ON FILE | Jul 12, 1995 | Jul 12, 1997 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 121698A | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2006 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 121698A | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 121698A | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 121698A | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 121698A | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 121698A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 12, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF295236 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2000 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP350007400 | CANCELLED | Jul 12, 1997 | Jul 12, 2000 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2471982 | CANCELLED | Jul 12, 1990 | Jul 12, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2006 | Jul 12, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF295236 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 121698A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP350007400 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2000 | Jul 12, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | 5CMP 9476419 00 | BIPD | Jul 12, 1997 | Jul 12, 1997 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2471982 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 1995 | Jul 12, 1995 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC186654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC186654 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 29, 1986 | — | 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
19 states • 117 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (117 inspections)
Showing 50 of 117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-344 EB | ...312949 | LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.978668/-119.295726 | ...312949 | LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 16, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.695566 / -119.349264 | ...909709 | LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 22, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Vernon | 84-W | ...312945 | LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 13, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR168/150ft E ASHLAN AV | ...899186 | LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 8, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2006 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2006 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2006 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2005 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2005 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2004 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2004 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2004 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2003 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2002 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2000 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2000 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2000 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2000 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 1999 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events