Chandi Star Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 4177293 · Merced, CA 95348 · 2093165547

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Chandi Star Express INC (DOT# 4177293) in Merced, California has 38 inspections on record with 52 violations and a 18.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

38 Inspections
18.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
2 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 18.4%
Carrier: 18.4% (7 of 38) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.6%
Carrier: 2.6% (1 of 38) National: 6.4%
41% OOS rate better than 41% of carriers in California
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

52 total violations across 38 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
25
Unsafe Driving
16
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 12 states
Level 1: 9 (24%) Level 2: 9 (24%) Level 3: 18 (47%) Level 5: 2 (5%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/11/2026 TX 2 3 0
12/24/2025 TX 2 1 0
10/06/2025 TX 2 0 0
09/13/2025 MS 3 0 0
08/22/2025 AR 3 0 0
08/22/2025 CA 2 0 0
07/13/2025 TX 2 0 0
06/11/2025 TX 1 1 1
05/19/2025 MS 3 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1607741
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Knight Specialty Insurance Company $750 02/21/2026

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 2
Drivers 2
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/09/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20260316 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 981,407
Address 4641 Irma Dr, Merced, CA 95348