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SAN DIEGO SCENIC TOURS INC
San Diego, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 550269 · MC 272231
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 32 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-272231 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC272231
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA166222
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
550269
MC Number
MC-272231
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 10, 1994
Authority Granted
May 3, 1994
Annual Mileage
8,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
San Diego, CA
Email
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | CHAM · 1GBE5V1E55F527152 | 1 | Passed |
| January 14, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | CHAM · 1GBE5V1E55F527152 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
| December 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet C5 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1GBE5V1E55F527152 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 4, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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