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THE SONOMA COUNTY AIRPORT EXPRESS INC
DBA: Groome Transportation
Santa Rosa, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 287292 · MC 182644
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-182644 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.1% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC182644
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP-8196107-28
AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy P-001-00076132
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
287292
MC Number
MC-182644
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 1987
Authority Granted
January 16, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,694,373 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5807 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone
Owner / Officer
Judy Lin Bristow
Officer 2
Brad M Hungate Ceo & President
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.1% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA20
US5
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
13
Van
4
Motor Coach
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM1KKB25921 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM3KKB25922 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM9KKB56611 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XMXKKB25920 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Temsa TS45 | Bus | NLTEJXM85M1000326 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC22B3E3048345 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B9J3081025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMBA2GP014190 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMBA4GP014191 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A4DW066441 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA9HW067826 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Temsa TS45 | Bus | NLTEJXM87M1000327 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Temsa TS45 | Bus · Class 8 | NLTEJXM88K1000222 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC22B5E3048394 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC82B0H3049251 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC82BXG3049093 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B2N3081513 | 1 | — |
| Vnhl | Motor Coach | YE2XCZ2B4E3048394 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2026 | UDXH001775 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC81B9J3081025 |
CA 87048H3 |
| June 20, 2026 | UDXH001772 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Bus |
TEMSA |
NLTEJXM85M1000326 |
CA 01568C4 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | NCFP002944 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBVU4XMXKKB25920 |
CA 83822H2 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | NCFP002945 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBVU4XM1KKB25921 |
CA 83824H2 |
| May 11, 2026 | NCFP002941 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B2N3081513 |
CA 60358H4 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | NCFP002942 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Motor Coach |
TEMSA |
NLTEJXM85M1000326 |
CA 01568C4 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | NCFP002943 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
TEMSA |
NLTEJXM87M1000327 |
CA 01567C4 |
| May 11, 2026 | NCFP999597 | CA, CA | V | 4 | 1 | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC81B9J3081025 |
CA 87048H3 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJM | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | NCFP002521 | SANTA ROSA AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XM3KKB25922 |
CA 83823H2 |
| May 19, 2025 | NCFP002520 | SANTA ROSA AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBVU4XM9KKB56611 |
CA 83829H2 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2018 | GRANTED | Passenger Reg Route - Common |
| August 24, 2000 | DISMISSED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 6, 1990 | DISMISSED | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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