Express Service Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 916394 · Chula Vista, CA 91915 · 6197821104

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/27/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Express Service Transport INC (DOT# 916394) in Chula Vista, California has 185 inspections on record with 242 violations and a 25.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

185 Inspections
25.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
22 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 25.9%
Carrier: 25.9% (48 of 185) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 185) National: 6.4%
29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in California
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California

Violation Categories · 242 total violations

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.

242 total violations across 185 inspections
48 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
193
Unsafe Driving
37
Hours of Service
7
Driver Fitness
1
Other
4

Inspection History · 100 records

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 5 states: AZ, CA, NM, TX, US
Level 1: 108 (58%) Level 2: 35 (19%) Level 3: 42 (23%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/27/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/26/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/18/2026 AZ 3 0 0
03/11/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/10/2026 NM 2 1 1
03/05/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/03/2026 CA 1 2 0
03/02/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/27/2026 CA 2 1 0
02/25/2026 CA 1 2 0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC396398
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 Qualitas Insurance Company $1,000 04/10/2025

Fleet Profile

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 22
Drivers 21
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/15/2000
MCS-150 Filed 20250304 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 500,000
Address 1318 N Creekside Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91915

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Resources

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