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AMERICANSTAR TOURS

USDOT 499067 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RONI ALVANDI Passengers Based in GROVER BEACH, CA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Aug 18, 2023
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RONI ALVANDI
Cargo: Passengers
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — AMERICANSTAR TOURS (USDOT 499067)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000
Officer(s): RONI ALVANDI (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/499067/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=18510 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 499067
In FMCSA records since Sep 24, 1992 (~33y)
MC / docket MC256667
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RONI ALVANDI
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Passengers
Fleet size 55 units
Drivers 68
Annual mileage 1,688,652 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (805) 543-9999
Email: [email protected]
Physical
251 LONGBRANCH
GROVER BEACH, CA 93433
Mailing
791 PRICE STREET #204
PISMO BEACH, CA 93449
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 499067
In FMCSA records since Sep 24, 1992 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,688,652 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Inspections (24 months)

All 76 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 42 42 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
55
Drivers
68
Inspections
76
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
15
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

AMERICANSTAR TOURS is a corporation based in GROVER BEACH, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 499067. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 55 power units and 68 drivers, with 76 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

AMERICANSTAR TOURS is a mid-sized fleet, operating 55 power units and 68 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Grover Beach, CA. Across 49 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

49 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 81% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (49 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 55 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 68 drivers; Volvo, Thms, and Merz are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 18,510 ACTIVE carriers operating 27–83 power units (±50% of this carrier's 55 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 18,510 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 18,510 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 42 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 44
Thomas 12
Merz 10
10 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (76 rows) View all 76 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87539805 Apr 2, 2026 CA 5 AMERICAN STAR
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Merz
CA EP19289 · WEBS404HXP3292991
0 — No
87481155 Apr 1, 2026 CA 5 AMERICAN STAR
VOLVO BUS
CA EP07550 · 3CET2V929L5198321
0 — No
87481154 Apr 1, 2026 CA 5 AMERICAN STAR
VOLVO BUS
CA EP06487 · 3CET2V226H5179968
0 — No
87481078 Apr 1, 2026 CA 5 AMERICAN STAR
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Merz
CA EP19295 · WEBS404H7P3291622
0 — No
87481077 Apr 1, 2026 CA 5 AMERICAN STAR
VOLVO BUS
CA EP19275 · 3CET2V925K5192823
0 — No
87481076 Apr 1, 2026 CA 5 AMERICAN STAR
VOLVO BUS
CA EP06499 · 3CET2V927L5198320
0 — No
86795611 Dec 31, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Merz
CA EP19289 · WEBS404HXP3292991
0 — No
86795667 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Merz
CA EP19295 · WEBS404H7P3291622
0 — No
86795507 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP06487 · 3CET2V226H5179968
0 — No
86795506 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP00514 · 3CET2S222E5165382
0 — No
86795505 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP06499 · 3CET2V927L5198320
0 — No
86795504 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP00515 · 3CET2S228E5165368
0 — No
86795463 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP06467 · 3CET2V220H5181960
0 — No
86795462 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP19275 · 3CET2V925K5192823
0 — No
86795461 Dec 9, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
VOLVO BUS
CA EP07550 · 3CET2V929L5198321
0 — No
85945247 Oct 2, 2025 CA 3 —
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP13202 · 3CET2S221E5165485
0 — No
86184935 Jul 16, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
CA 76892J3 · 1T7YU4E2XA1126261
0 — No
86184934 Jul 16, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
CA 48138B1 · 1T7YU4E21A1126262
0 — No
86184933 Jul 16, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
CA 4MRP885 · 1T7HT4B24X1167100
0 — No
86184932 Jun 24, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
CA 76892J3 · 1T7YU4E2XA1126261
0 — No
86184931 Jun 24, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
CA 48138B1 · 1T7YU4E21A1126262
0 — No
86184930 Jun 24, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
CA 4MRP885 · 1T7HT4B24X1167100
0 — No
84845624 Jun 1, 2025 CA 1 DISNEYLAND BUZZ LIGHTYEAR LOT
VOLVO BUS
CA EP06499 · 3CET2V927L5198320
0 — No
86183827 Apr 15, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Merz
CA EP19295 · WEBS404H7P3291622
0 — No
86183826 Apr 15, 2025 CA 5 GROVER BEACH
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Merz
CA EP19289 · WEBS404HXP3292991
0 — No
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA7452400672 Jul 10, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA4004033262 Oct 6, 2023 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA7602200202 Mar 3, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0009451079 Feb 15, 2022 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA7252000880 Aug 12, 2020 CA 0 2 Yes No Injury
CA3401902295 May 16, 2019 CA 0 1 No No Injury
CA7501900030 Jan 18, 2019 CA 0 9 Yes No Injury
CA7301708234 Aug 18, 2017 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA7651700747 May 4, 2017 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA5751602844 Feb 19, 2016 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0005434625 Dec 3, 2011 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0005330628 Oct 2, 2011 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0005184555 May 19, 2011 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD0509492251 May 23, 2005 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0000038882 Mar 17, 2002 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC256667
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA176694 91X $5,000,000 Aug 18, 2023 On file ACTIVE
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA155199 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2003 Aug 24, 2023 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA155199 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2003 Aug 18, 2023 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA155199 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2003 Dec 10, 2003 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CRCCAF047374-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2002 Jun 24, 2003 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CRCCAF047374 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2001 Jun 24, 2002 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CRCCAF047374 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2001 May 29, 2003 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY CAP 2584734 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 1997 Jun 24, 2001 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY CAP 2584734 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 1997 Jul 27, 2001 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA 125479 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 1993 Jul 7, 1997 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA 125479 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 1993 Jun 24, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 24, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 21, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Aug 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 7, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Dec 10, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 24, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 24, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 27, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 24, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 7, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 24, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 7, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GROVER BEACH CA 57 0
AMERICAN STAR CA 12 0
DISNEYLAND BUZZ LIGHTYEAR LOT CA 1 0
NIPOMO CA 1 0
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How to verify AMERICANSTAR TOURS

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about AMERICANSTAR TOURS

Is AMERICANSTAR TOURS an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. AMERICANSTAR TOURS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 499067 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is AMERICANSTAR TOURS's safety rating? ▾
AMERICANSTAR TOURS's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has AMERICANSTAR TOURS had? ▾
76 roadside inspections are on file for AMERICANSTAR TOURS in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is AMERICANSTAR TOURS's out-of-service rate? ▾
AMERICANSTAR TOURS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 76 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is AMERICANSTAR TOURS based? ▾
AMERICANSTAR TOURS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 251 LONGBRANCH, GROVER BEACH, California 93433. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does AMERICANSTAR TOURS have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. AMERICANSTAR TOURS holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC256667). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does AMERICANSTAR TOURS operate? ▾
AMERICANSTAR TOURS self-reports 55 power units and 68 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has AMERICANSTAR TOURS had any crashes? ▾
15 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for AMERICANSTAR TOURS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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