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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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PACIFIC TANK LINES INC
USDOT 1079145 · MC417758 · EIN 27-0041837 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5230 WILSON ST, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92509
(951) 680-1900 · JOSEPH KEITH
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
25 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
200 / 1253
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $4M BIPD · policy BAP 0381453 · eff 07/01/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1091 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance150 pts
Unsafe Driving74 pts
Other53 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance20 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 156 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 104 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 52 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 44 | |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 38 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 34 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 34 |
Most inspected states
CA192
NV8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.95 | 1.95 | ≈22–29% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.97 | 2.91 | ≈43–47% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.43 | 0.45 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Los Angeles County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Los Angeles County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 38% · Speeding 28% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% (17 OOS) · Tires 18% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 30 inspections, 23 violations, 1 OOS, 18 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.55E-B ×3, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 39 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.228).
2. Other5 viol · 22%
392.2-SLL, 393.47E, 390.21TC-MC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 17%
172.328D-HMM ×3, 177.801-HMHCNP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×3, 172.328D-HMM ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/08/2026 | BELL, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/06/2026 | COLTON, CA | 1 | ||
| 04/26/2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA | 4 | ✓ | |
| 02/14/2025 | PASADENA, CA | 1 | ||
| 02/07/2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer19 truck4 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH KEITH
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
2002-12-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASR CONSTRUCTORS INC | 1793029 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2015 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 0381453
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3500798
07/13/2014 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180
07/01/2014 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 018321180
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180
07/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 34UENOH1171
06/04/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2014)
08/30/2013 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 018321180
01/21/2012 — Insurance cancelled — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 71G7000124-091
08/18/2011 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy MAC 2378378
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3976666
09/28/2010 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 972-25-30
11/06/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/18/2008 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy UM300543
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CP300543
10/18/2007 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CP300543
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1079145.