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Santee INC
Sterling, VA
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
48
Power Units
48
Drivers
Est. 1995 (30 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SANTEE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 1995. Based in STERLING, VA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dump Truck, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Santee INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Santee INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 48
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,157,479 miles (2025)
Driver Information
48
Total Drivers
48
CDL Drivers
48
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SANTEE INC
27 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 16, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Ajr Inc., East Manufacturing Corp.. Equipment breakdown: 14 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 10 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 OTHER. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 14 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 37% |
| OTHER | 1 | 4% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 4% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 4% |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 22 | 81% |
| Ajr Inc. | 1 | 4% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 1 | 4% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 4% |
| East Mac | 1 | 4% |
| Pete | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 27 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76151P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 62743P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | Mar 2026 |
| 78206P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| PY98015 | VA | KENW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 930210TL | VA | RHODE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 62742P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 70659P | VA | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 736090TL | VA | EAST DUMP FULL TRAILER | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 73210P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | Feb 2026 |
| 76392P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jan 2026 |
| 81351P | VA | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 34141PZ | VA | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 307528TM | VA | EAST MAC OTHER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 72043P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Oct 2025 |
| 76004P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 59983P | VA | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| 63405P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 70168P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 69310P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| 72044P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 27)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in VA
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
59
Inspections
24 months
40
Violations
Total found
9
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)
✓ Better than national average (-6.5%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | VA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/30/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/19/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 03/11/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/11/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/16/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/24/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | VA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/28/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 59 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 91X | Q12 1440042 | $1 Million | 06/19/2019 |
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Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/16/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/18/2025 | VA | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/10/2025 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/29/2024 | VA | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Is Santee INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SANTEE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SANTEE INC is inferred to operate: Dump Truck, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is SANTEE INC's authority currently active?
SANTEE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SANTEE INC been in business?
SANTEE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1995, making their authority approximately 30 years, 7 months old.
Where is SANTEE INC located?
SANTEE INC is physically located at 23560 PEBBLE RUN PLACE, STERLING, VA 20166.
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Roadside Inspection History 59 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SANTEE INC has been inspected 59 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, VA, WV. Out of these, 9 inspections (about 15%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.11A1-LSML — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-19 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2026-03-11 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-11 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-24 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-28 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-14 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-11 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-07 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-07-31 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-13 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-13 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-06 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-19 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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