Zoological Society Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
DBA: SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
163
Power Units
163
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (6 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 2019. Based in San Diego, CA, they operate a fleet of 163 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Zoological Society Of San Diego operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 163 | 0 | 0 | 163 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Zoological Society Of San Diego is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 988 miles (2025)
Driver Information
163
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
163
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
4 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 11, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Freightliner, Big Tex. Equipment breakdown: 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 80% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 20% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Big Tex | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 41 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 3 | 60% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 20% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (5 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57656V2 | CA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3122836 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 4WB2929 | CA | Big Tex SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Oct 2025 |
| 22858E4 | CA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 63172T2 | CA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: CA (4) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (5 shown)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/28/2025 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/24/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 12/04/2024 | AZ | Full | 6 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO is inferred to operate: Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO's authority currently active?
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO been in business?
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2019, making their authority approximately 6 years, 8 months old.
Where is ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO located?
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO is physically located at SAN DIEGO, CA 92101.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, AZ, IA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) 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 393.75A1 (Tire ply or belt material exposed) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-28 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-24 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-12-04 | AZ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 8 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
7 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO, of which 2 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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