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CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Santa Ana, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 628202 · MC 299933
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-299933 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 174 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC299933
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Lancer Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA158187
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
628202
MC Number
MC-299933
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 1996
Authority Granted
February 29, 1996
Annual Mileage
691,609 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1038 N Custer St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-3915
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elsie Gregory
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
174
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
0.0% of 119 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 100 or more 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
16 of 128 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 13, 2024 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA149
US8
Fleet & Equipment (54)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~54
of 47 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus - School Bus
33
Bus
17
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Motor Coach
1
School Bus
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA5GF316120 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCAXGF323709 | 5 | — |
| 1983 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus | 1BABNBXA5DF291726 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet C5 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1GBE5V1G38F411194 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Motor Coach Industries D4005 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M85DMBA6HP014447 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus | 1T7Y84E26S1219655 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T7Y84F29G1092308 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T7YU4E28F1276196 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A1KW068984 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A2EW066648 | 4 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA5JW068557 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33493GC713112 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR7CB371736 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR87A261130 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2TA19B6C2040635 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA6FF305559 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA6GF319673 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA8GF323708 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBMA25F223230 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBXA01F200289 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBXA71F200290 | 3 | — |
| 1995 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus | 1BAKGCSA5SF815140 | 3 | — |
| 1995 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus | 1BAKGCSA9SF815139 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Motor Coach Industries D4005 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M85DMBA7JP015015 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus | 1T7Y84E28S1219656 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR0CB371738 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR4DB183855 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR6DB183856 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC2AB9B2047718 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B9G3048745 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA0GF316137 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA2FF305557 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA4FF305558 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA7GF316121 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus | 1BABNBMA77F240754 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus | 1BABNBMAX8F248543 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BAKGCPA5GF324051 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T7Y84E25H1103145 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMBA9BW065792 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR5AA109877 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Ic Bus PB305 | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 4DRBWAAR9CB371737 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC21B4E2048202 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC21B4E3048209 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC81B6H3049529 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Blue Bird All American / All Canada | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BABNBCA2FF305560 | 1 | — |
| Freig | Bus | 1FVACWD0T0FHG3651 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT0FHGG3651 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus | 1T7Y84E26S1219686 | 1 | — |
| Thms | School Bus | 1T7YT482041130590 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Thomas Built HDX | Bus - School Bus · Class 8 | 1T7YU4F2391107318 | 1 | — |
| Mcin | Motor Coach | 2MG3JM8A1KW068942 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Bus | 4DRBWAAR0C371738 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Bus | 4DRWAAR6DB183856 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B9P3084119 | 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 (174)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | N8I2001027 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JMBA5JW068557 |
CA EP00510 |
| October 5, 2026 | N8I2000990 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC81B6H3049529 |
CA CP99486 |
| October 5, 2026 | N8I2000987 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
BLUE BIRD |
1BABNBXA71F200290 |
CA 9EMZ698 |
| October 5, 2026 | N8I2000988 | CA, CA | V | 1 | 1 | — | Motor Coach |
THMS |
1T7YT4B2041130590 |
CA 8TVZ279 |
| 393.83D-ELNGPB | OOSExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | N8I2000989 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Motor Coach |
BLUE BIRD |
1BABNBCA0GF316137 |
CA 32976U1 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | N8I2000945 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
2MG3JM8A1KW068984 |
CA EP06494 |
| September 14, 2026 | N8I2000944 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBWAAR87A261130 |
CA 5YLN649 |
| September 14, 2026 | N8I2000943 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BABNBCA6GF319673 |
CA 09985Y1 |
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | N8I2000942 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
THOMAS BUILT |
1T7YU4E28F1276196 |
CA 7EWM833 |
| September 14, 2026 | N8I2000941 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Bus |
CHEVROLET |
1GBE5V1G38F411194 |
CA 8R52113 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 29, 1996 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| February 29, 1996 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2004 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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