SAN JOSE CHARTERS INC

USDOT 888093 • 2920 DAYLIGHT WAY, SAN JOSE, CA, 95111-3102

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
888,093
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4083609883
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
437,500
Physical Address
2920 DAYLIGHT WAY, SAN JOSE, CA, 95111-3102
Mailing Address
2920 DAYLIGHT WAY, SAN JOSE, CA, 95111
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 16, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-387622ACTIVEUnknownJun 15, 2017
Common CarrierMC-387622ACTIVEUnknownJun 15, 2017

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5009474ON FILEJun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2021

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 0138595-00CANCELLEDJun 16, 2017Jul 15, 2018
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAR 0138595-00REPLACEDJun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2018
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155063CANCELLEDJun 21, 2010Jun 16, 2017
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155063REPLACEDAug 27, 2003Jun 21, 2010
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA150515NAME CHANGEDApr 20, 2003Sep 28, 2003
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA150515REPLACEDApr 20, 2003Aug 27, 2003
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA141863CANCELLEDJun 26, 2000Apr 20, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.5009474BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 0138595-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2018Jul 15, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAR 0138595-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155063BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2017
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155063BIPD/PrimaryJun 21, 2010Jun 21, 2010
TERM/CANCLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA150515BIPD/PrimarySep 28, 2003Sep 28, 2003
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA150515BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2003Aug 27, 2003
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA141863BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2003Apr 20, 2003

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC387622COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2017
MC387622CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2017
MC387622MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 16, 2000Unknown
MC387622MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 22, 2000Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
71
Violations
9
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
1.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

6
May
Jun
1
Jul
5
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
5
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 71 of 71 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states71 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (9 violations from 71 inspections)

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Violation Summary (9 violations from 71 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BEIWindshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.62(a)Windshield wipers inoperative104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
1.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-22.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.13vs nat'l 1.80
-1.67 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (71 inspections)

Showing 50 of 71

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Inspection History (71 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 10, 202687386574SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 10, 202687386573SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 10, 202687386572SAN JOSECALevel 5VOLV BUS0No
Feb 20, 202687142260SAN JOSE AREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 11, 202687045620SAN JOSE AREACALevel 5FRHT BUS0No
Jan 9, 202686794592SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 6, 202686770052SAN JOSECALevel 5FRHT BUS0No
Jan 2, 202686770050SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 2, 202686770049SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 2, 202686770051SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586531436FREMONTCALevel 5FRHT BUS0No
Dec 3, 202586531435FREMONTCALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586531401FREMONTCALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Dec 3, 202586531434FREMONTCALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 19, 202586448867SAN JOSE AREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 19, 202586448866SAN JOSE AREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 19, 202586448868SAN JOSE AREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 17, 202585298693FREMONTCALevel 5PREO BUS0No
May 18, 202584722690300 W. KATELLA AVE / ANAHEIMCALevel 1PREV BUS0No
May 18, 202584722669300 W. KATELLA AVE / ANAHEIMCALevel 1PREV BUS0No
Mar 6, 202584097090SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 6, 202584097091SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 6, 202584097092SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 6, 202584097040SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 20, 202583987884SAN JOSECALevel 5VOLV MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 19, 202584031050SAN JOSECALevel 5VOLV BUS1393.11A1-LSLMNo
Feb 19, 202584031051SAN JOSECALevel 5PREV BUS0No
Feb 19, 202584031092SAN JOSECALevel 5PREV BUS0No
Jan 9, 202583641725FREMONTCALevel 5FREIG BUS1393.62-BEIYes
Dec 20, 202483501301SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 13, 202483453543SAN JOSECALevel 5VOLV BUS0No
Dec 13, 202483452973SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 13, 202483452974SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 13, 202483453544SAN JOSECALevel 5FREIG BUS0No
Nov 5, 202483117415SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Nov 5, 202483117494SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Nov 5, 202483117493SAN JOSECALevel 5FREIG BUS0No
Oct 22, 202483030195SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 22, 202483030173SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 22, 202483030174SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Aug 28, 202483599055SAN JOSE CAUSLevel 5PREVOST MOTOR COACH0No
Aug 28, 202483792613SAN JOSE CAUSLevel 5PREVOST MOTOR COACH0No
Aug 28, 202483792439SAN JOSE CAUSLevel 5PREVOST MOTOR COACH1393.209E-SPSLANo
Aug 28, 202483792624SAN JOSE CAUSLevel 5PREVOST MOTOR COACH0No
Aug 28, 202483792471SAN JOSE CAUSLevel 5PREVOST MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 9, 202482098530SAN JOSECALevel 5PREO BUS0No
May 19, 202481663159300 W. KATELLA AVE / ANAHEIMCALevel 2PREO BUS0No
May 19, 202481663158300 W. KATELLA AVE / ANAHEIMCALevel 1PREO BUS0No
May 19, 202481662928DISNEYLAND TOY STORY LOTCALevel 1PREV BUS0No
May 19, 202481662808DISNEYLAND TOY STORY LOTCALevel 1PREV BUS1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

52 total · 1.9% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 7, 2025CATOW00UNINCORPORATED37.385670/-122.152751...721181SAN JOSE CHARTERS INC
Aug 20, 2023CAINJURY02UNINCORPORATED36.595337/-121.951412...712607SAN JOSE CHARTERS INC
Mar 3, 2020CATOW00
Mar 8, 2019CATOW00
Sep 12, 2015CAINJURY01
Nov 20, 2013CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 7, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 20, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 16, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 8, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 16, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2017
Authority
Jun 15, 2017
Authority
Sep 12, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 20, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 21, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 28, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 20, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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