Is Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Safe? DOT 2808261 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority had?

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has recorded 347 total inspections, with 28 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 2808261. The company operates from San Jose, CA and maintains an active operating status with 464 power units and 942 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

347

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

347 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate8.07%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 8.1% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

18 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

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Carrier Insight

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is a large motor carrier operating in California. With 347 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 8.1%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 18 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 464 power units and employs 942 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 2808261?

USDOT number 2808261 is assigned to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in San Jose, CA.

How many inspections has Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority had?

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has recorded 347 total inspections with 28 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 8.07%.

Where is Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority located?

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is headquartered at 3331 North First St, San Jose, CA 95134.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 2808261 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (DOT# 2808261) – FMCSA Carrier Profile