 In 2016, three Semper Solaris employees had stopped to save two passengers out of burning box truck, which had drove off Route 163's guardrail and onto the Route 305 in San Diego County.The Semper Solaris employees, received a "Special Commendation" from the Mayor's office of San Diego.The company is known for its hiring of former Marines and United States Military which in return coalesces a company culture based on the values of the said military cultures.