Fleet Profile

The FSP program takes pride in our fleet and our drivers.  Our drivers experience extensive training quarterly from CHP and know how to keep you safe on the freeway.  The program currently consists of 79 trucks patrolling over 550 miles of Bay Area freeways.  FSP generally runs between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 3 p.m. and 6 pm (see map schedule for details).  Weekend service is provided in Napa, as well as seasonally along Highway 17, and in some locations on Sunday. 

Services

FSP vehicles are equipped for nearly any contingency.  In addition to the standard auto repair and towing equipment, they carry five gallons of diesel fuel, five gallons of unleaded gasoline, and five gallons of water, as well as an external speaker and public address system. Our drivers change tires, provide quick repairs, and push or tow motorists to safety free of charge.  They also clear debris from the road and assist CHP with incidents.

Funding

The FSP Program is funded by federal, state, and local money.  Local funds come from the MTC SAFE, which is financed by $1 of every vehicle registration in participating counties. The service costs approximately $8 million a year to operate.  Another $1 million is invested in sophisticated communications equipment, including an automatic vehicle location system that improves partner agencies’ ability to dispatch efficiently and improve service quality through the close monitoring of our fleet.

MTC solicits bids for FSP beats every two years.  If you are interested in participating in the next procurement process, please contact Stefanie Pow at 510.817.5965.