TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC
USDOT 385886 • 1931 N BATAVIA STREET, ORANGE, CA, 92865
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
385,886
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7146374300
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
99
Drivers (MCS-150)
137
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,685,086
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1931 N BATAVIA STREET, ORANGE, CA, 92865
Contact
Phone: 7146374300
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
2 fatal crashes in last 24 months
3 total fatalities. See crash history below.
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: Dec 8, 2005
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-229775 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YPP 1124890-00 | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2005 | May 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0112489-04 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 011 2489-03 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2003 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF 041055-02 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 19, 2003 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF 041055 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 29, 2002 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCAF041055 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA131856 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 1998 | Jun 1, 1999 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 125882 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1993 | Dec 27, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | YPP 1124890-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0112489-04 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 011 2489-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 041055-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2003 | Jun 19, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF 041055 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2002 | Jun 29, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CCAF041055 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA131856 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 125882 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 1998 | Dec 27, 1998 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC229775 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC229775 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2005 |
| MC229775 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC229775 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 1991 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
317
Violations
9
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
99
Drivers (MCS-150)
137
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
7
Mar
15
Apr
12
May
1
Jun
Jul
5
Aug
10
Sep
16
Oct
14
Nov
1
Dec
10
Jan
9
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 317 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 317 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (9 violations from latest 100 of 317 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.09vs nat'l 1.80
-1.71 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (317 inspections)
Showing 50 of 317
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
205 total · 0.5% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
3
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
16
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | I-405 S/B | ...710184 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Apr 26, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIO | 49750 HJORTH ST, INDIO | ...049298 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Mar 21, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDLANDS | E BROCKTON AVE/1079ft E of N UNIVERSITY ST | ...712976 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Nov 2, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN FRANCISCO | 1139 TARAVAL ST | ...712976 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Oct 27, 2024 | AZ | FATAL | 2 | 3 | — | US-160 @ MP-343 | ...721936 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Jun 26, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 3 | SAN DIEGO | N HARBOR DR/HARBOR ISLAND DR | ...048811 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| May 18, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEAL BEACH | 33.783379 / -118.091159 | ...109474 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Feb 13, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURBANK | RT5 / 100 FT N FLOWER ST | ...713329 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Jan 10, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTCLAIR | RT10 EB/840ft W MONTE VISTA AV | ...710330 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | RT405 SB/1150ft N PALMS BL | ...712688 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MISSION VIEJO | RT5/.2MI S OF CROWN VALLEY PKWY | ...058409 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Feb 13, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | RT110 SB/75ft N 3rd ST | ...068964 | TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES INC |
| Oct 13, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2018 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2016 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2016 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2010 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2008 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2007 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2007 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2006 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 1, 2024
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