NATIONAL CHARTER INC
USDOT 459073 • 13706 S NORMANDIE AVE, GARDENA, CA, 90249
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-213483 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA156768 | ON FILE | Nov 14, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA156768 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 16, 2009 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA156768 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2004 | Nov 16, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA143248 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2001 | Nov 6, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA139385 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2000 | Mar 11, 2001 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA139385 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2000 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 133143 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1998 | May 2, 2000 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 130223 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 1997 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA126207 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 1993 | Feb 16, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156768 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2012 | Jan 9, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156768 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156768 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA143248 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2004 | Nov 6, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA139385 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2001 | Mar 11, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA139385 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2000 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 133143 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2000 | May 2, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 130223 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA126207 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 1997 | Feb 16, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-213483 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC213483 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 23, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC213483 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC213483 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 9, 1989 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2011 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2015 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Jul 2, 2015 |
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
2 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2006 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2026-0003-US1812 | Jan 8, 2026 | 382.305(b)(2) | $7,230 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records