BRIGHT TRANS INC

USDOT 3387649 • 16007 MERRILL AVE APT 18, FONTANA, CA, 92335

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,387,649
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9094907701
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
496,351
Physical Address
16007 MERRILL AVE APT 18, FONTANA, CA, 92335
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 15.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 8.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1088262ACTIVEUnknownOct 14, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBE20173559-00ON FILEAug 1, 2025Nov 5, 2025

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBE20173559-00REPLACEDAug 1, 2025Oct 10, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81000019CANCELLEDApr 25, 2025Aug 1, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81000019CANCELLEDAug 1, 2024May 2, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81000019REPLACEDAug 1, 2024Apr 25, 2025
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1793166CANCELLEDAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2024
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1793166CANCELLEDAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2023
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1793166REPLACEDAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2022
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1793166CANCELLEDAug 1, 2021Aug 8, 2022
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1793166CANCELLEDAug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBE20173559-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2025Nov 5, 2025
TERM/REPLTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBE20173559-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81000019BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
TERM/CANCLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81000019BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
TERM/REPLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81000019BIPD/PrimaryApr 25, 2025Apr 25, 2025
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1793166BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1793166BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
TERM/CANCLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1793166BIPD/PrimaryAug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1793166BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1793166BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 9, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 14, 2025
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 5, 2025
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 28, 2025
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2024
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 27, 2023
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 12, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 1, 2022
MC1088262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 6, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 3, 2021
MC1088262MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 18, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
68%
Unsafe Driving
49%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
49
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
15.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states20 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (49 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (49 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status6110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+8.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.45vs nat'l 1.80
+0.65 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 21, 202687354580WILLIAMS AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55E-B, 393.9A-LHLINo
Mar 11, 202687295118I-10 WNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Mar 11, 202687284975RoadsideTXLevel 1CIMC SEMI-TRAILER4393.48A, 393.9, 395.8No
Feb 14, 202687057772WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4395.24, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 396.17C-PIYes
Dec 18, 202586614499I-40NMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 8, 202586009921FLAGSTAFF AZAZLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Sep 1, 202585733159SULLIVAN MOMOLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER17395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
May 19, 202587312047ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
Apr 23, 20258454681613831 SLOVER AVECALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 23, 20258454681513831 SLOVER AVECALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202584171456SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 22, 202583688078CLEVELAND TNTNLevel 3DM UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Dec 19, 202483453511E/B I-580 LIVERMORECALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 26, 202482494862SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 19, 202482447153RoadsideNMLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Jun 20, 202481967377CHANDLER AZAZLevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER7393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.9A2-CYes
Apr 23, 202481420027EDDYVILLEKYLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.45, 393.9(a)Yes
Mar 28, 202481252749CAMPBELLTON FLFLLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 22, 202480667532I-55ILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 23, 202378723336CLAREMONTCALevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 41.2% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service21 · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving10 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 1, 2025MOINJURY01NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEIS 44...HW5353BRIGHT TRANS INC.
Jan 22, 2024ILTOW00JARVIS TWPI-55...HM5922BRIGHT TRANS INC

Compliance Timeline

13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2025
Authority
Oct 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 22, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 8, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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