TERRY'S TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3861175 • 3377 CALIFORNIA AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA, 92509
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,861,175
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9512317162
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
40,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3377 CALIFORNIA AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA, 92509
Contact
Phone: 9512317162
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 30.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 23.7 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: Apr 22, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1483446 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSMDXCA-0002408-00 | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSMDXCA-0002408-00 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0023453-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2024 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC100804-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2023 | Apr 24, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0002408-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0002408-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0023453-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC100804-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1483446 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MC1483446 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2025 |
| MC1483446 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2024 |
| MC1483446 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
fmcsa-oos-orders
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 3, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
40%
Unsafe Driving
16%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
23
Violations
64
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
30.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 23 inspections
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Violation Summary (64 violations from 23 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | 5 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19A3 | 390.19A3 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
26.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
30.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+23.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.78vs nat'l 1.80
+0.98 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 (23 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
22 total · 45.5% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
SLOAN CHECK SITE2 · 1 OOS
TONOPAH AZ2 · 2 OOS
DESERT HILLS IF1 · 1 OOS
MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF1 · 1 OOS
MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15 SB/1.2m N KELBAKER RD | ...KG9180 | TERRY'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 4, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
Jul 3, 2024
OOSOOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jun 2, 2024
OOSOOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Apr 24, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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