CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 628202 • DBA: CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION • 628 E WASHINGTON AVE, SANTA ANA, CA, 92701
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-299933 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA131172 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 5, 2004 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAO8705697 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1995 | Mar 10, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA131172 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2004 | Mar 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BAO8705697 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 1997 | Mar 10, 1997 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC299933 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC299933 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 29, 1996 | — | Unknown |
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 • 187 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from latest 100 of 187 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (187 inspections)
Showing 50 of 187
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CATHEDRAL CITY | E PALM CANYON DR/72ft W PEREZ RD | ...084119 | CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OCEANSIDE | 33.174178/-117.349057 | ...316137 | CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANTA ANA | RT5 SB/80ft N 4th ST | ...305557 | CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION |
| Dec 29, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2007 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2007 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2007 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2006 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2006 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2006 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2003 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2002 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2001 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2001 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events