SAN JOSE CHARTERS INC
USDOT 888093 • 2920 DAYLIGHT WAY, SAN JOSE, CA, 95111-3102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5009474 | ON FILE | Jun 16, 2018 | Jun 16, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0138595-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2017 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0138595-00 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155063 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155063 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2003 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA150515 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 20, 2003 | Sep 28, 2003 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA150515 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2003 | Aug 27, 2003 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA141863 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2000 | Apr 20, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5009474 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138595-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138595-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2018 | Jun 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155063 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155063 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA150515 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2003 | Sep 28, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA150515 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2003 | Aug 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA141863 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2003 | Apr 20, 2003 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC387622 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MC387622 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MC387622 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC387622 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 2000 | — | 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 • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.62(a) | 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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.385670/-122.152751 | ...721181 | SAN JOSE CHARTERS INC |
| Aug 20, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.595337/-121.951412 | ...712607 | SAN JOSE CHARTERS INC |
| Mar 3, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records