QUALITY EAST COUNTY INC
USDOT 2983622 • DBA: SUNSHINE TOWING • 520 N QUINCE ST SUITE 11, ESCONDIDO, CA, 92025
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1387654 | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-00969-02 | ON FILE | Jul 28, 2024 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-00969-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-00969-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP215130 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-00969-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-00969-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-00969-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215130 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1387654 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1387654 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1387654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2023 |
| MC1387654 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 17, 2022 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2024 |
| MC1387654 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 22, 2022 | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2022 |
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 • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLC | Steering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLT | Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ESCONDIDO | CENTRE CITY PY/MISSION AV | ...607688 | QUALITY EAST COUNTY INC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records