CLASSIC CHARTER INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026105 inspections · 13 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
6
2× · sev 3
- 2393.201A-FRCLSVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
4
2× · sev 2
- 3392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
3
3×
- 4393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 5393.205A-WRBHVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Wheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
- 8393.62-BEIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)
1
1× · sev 1
- 9393.62-BENMVehicle Maintenance
Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- CA30
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in San Diego County, CA
Medium impact9 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (56%) came from inspections in San Diego County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from San Diego County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 3% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 22%
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis2× · 11%
- 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)1× · 8%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 5%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× · 7%
- 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× · 5%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 4%
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× · 11%
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× · 4%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.5B-L×2Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes · OOS
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
- Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 392.2-SLLEQP×2State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA31 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 1 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
5
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi38 drivers
- Company officer
- MELISSA RIDDINGTON
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 153914817
- Registered since
- 1985-02-21
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-08-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 31 buses.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 1 other carrier — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
79 events- 08/29/2026Insurance filed — Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KXA020642603
- 08/29/2026Insurance filed — Trisura Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KAA020642603
- 08/29/2026Insurance ended — Trisura Insurance Company
policy KAA020642603
- 08/25/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2026)
- 08/29/2025Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KAA020642401
- 08/29/2025Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy KXA020642401
- 08/04/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/28/2025)
- 08/29/2024Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2662917
- 08/29/2021Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5010368
- 09/01/2019Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK201800013291
- 08/29/2019Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK201800013291
- 08/05/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/16/2019)
- 06/30/2018Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068818063
- 06/30/2015Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201400002738
- 06/03/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2015)
- 06/30/2014Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201300002738
- 06/03/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2014)
- 06/30/2013Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA4034025343
- 06/03/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2013)
- 06/30/2012Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-009349637-4
- 06/04/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2012)
- 06/30/2011Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-009349637-3
- 06/03/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2011)
- 06/30/2010Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-009349637-2
- 06/03/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2010)
- 06/30/2009Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-009349637-1
- 06/30/2009Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-009349637-1
- 06/03/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2009)
- 04/29/2009Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-009349637-1
- 04/02/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2009)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2025-11-17
- Last review
- 2026-01-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-08-25
- Reported mileage
- 2,047,000 mi (2026)
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