BRIGHT TRANS INC
USDOT 3387649 • 16007 MERRILL AVE APT 18, FONTANA, CA, 92335
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-1088262 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173559-00 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173559-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000019 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000019 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2024 | May 2, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000019 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1793166 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1793166 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1793166 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1793166 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 8, 2022 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1793166 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173559-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173559-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000019 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000019 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1793166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 |
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 |
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 |
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2023 |
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 |
| MC1088262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2021 |
| MC1088262 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2020 | — | 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
11 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 6 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...HW5353 | BRIGHT TRANS INC. |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JARVIS TWP | I-55 | ...HM5922 | BRIGHT TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records