DAVID JESSUP
USDOT 759215 • DBA: TAWJO TRANSPORTATION • 2530 SEASHORE CT, PORT HUENEME, CA, 93041
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-342389 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA003798-00 | ON FILE | May 21, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | CARGO | IMC00 10162 | ON FILE | Jan 9, 2001 | Feb 13, 2002 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2659974 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2659974 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2659974 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2023 | May 23, 2024 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2659974 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2659974 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2659974 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2021 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5004965 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2020 | Jan 9, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5004965 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2016 | Oct 24, 2020 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 499855 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2015 | Jan 9, 2016 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP467519 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2014 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP467519 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 20, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP467519 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2012 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP467519 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 467519 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2010 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 467519 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2009 | Jul 23, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 467519 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2006 | Apr 23, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0040805 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0040805 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2005 | Jan 9, 2006 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP15212 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2004 | Jan 9, 2005 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP15212 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2004 | Aug 17, 2004 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP11697 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2003 | Jan 9, 2004 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000747 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2002 | Jan 9, 2003 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T38000320 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2001 | Jan 9, 2002 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T18000320 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2001 | Feb 24, 2001 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T18000320 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2001 | Jan 9, 2001 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 22T18000008 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2000 | Jan 9, 2001 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 22T-18000008 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2000 | Jan 9, 2000 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 22T-18000008 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2000 | May 8, 2000 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP1-1008524 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 1999 | Jan 9, 2000 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 421890 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 1998 | Feb 22, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003798-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2659974 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2659974 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2659974 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2024 | May 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2659974 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2659974 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2659974 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5004965 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2021 | Jan 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5004965 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2020 | Oct 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 499855 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2016 | Jan 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP467519 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP467519 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP467519 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP467519 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 467519 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 467519 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2010 | Jul 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 467519 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2009 | Apr 23, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0040805 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0040805 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2006 | Jan 9, 2006 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP15212 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2005 | Jan 9, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP15212 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2004 | Aug 17, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP11697 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2004 | Jan 9, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000747 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2003 | Jan 9, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | IMC00 10162 | CARGO | Feb 13, 2002 | Feb 13, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T38000320 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2002 | Jan 9, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T18000320 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2001 | Feb 24, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T18000320 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2001 | Jan 9, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 22T18000008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2001 | Jan 9, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 22T-18000008 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2000 | May 8, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | TP1-1008524 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2000 | Jan 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 22T-18000008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2000 | Jan 9, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 421890 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 1999 | Feb 22, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-342389 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-342389 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC342389 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 30, 2025 | REVOKED | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2020 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2014 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2012 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2012 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2005 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2004 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2004 |
| MC342389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 1999 |
| MC342389 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 1998 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (159 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.25A2 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV without a valid state driver's license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 2 | 2 | THOUSAND OAKS | US101 SB/10ft N WENDY DR | ...HG2000 | TAWJO TRANSPORTATION |
| Jul 31, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | MONROVIA | RT210/.3mi W of MYRTLE AV | ...HG2013 | DAVID JESSUP |
| Oct 28, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2008 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2006 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2006 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2003 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events