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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SOURDOUGH EXPRESS INC
USDOT 125119 · MC118527 · EIN 92-0025447 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
600 DRIVEWAY STREET, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99701
(907) 243-2545 · JOSHUA NORUM
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.4% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
113 / 137
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
293 / 2323
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO — $1M BIPD · policy 18E AT 50202 · eff 10/11/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2124 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance247 pts
Not in SMS95 pts
Unsafe Driving68 pts
Other62 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 390 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 136 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 117 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 116 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 114 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 100 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 96 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 96 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 79 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 66 |
Most inspected states
AK290
US3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.65 | 0.67 | ≈5–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.37 | 0.34 | ≈62–69% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.24 | 7.19 | ≈91–95% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 63% (4 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 34% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 3%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 35% (32 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (14 OOS) · Tires 21% (20 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 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Anchorage Municipality, AK · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Anchorage Municipality, AK to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% · Seat belt 41%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 27 inspections, 36 violations, 4 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance20 viol · 4 OOS · 56%
393.53B-B ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.43).
2. Other10 viol · 28%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.47E ×3, 393.60C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Not in SMS6 viol · 17%
392.2WG ×6
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2WG ×6, 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.53B-B ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | ANCHORAGE, AK | ✓ | ||
| 10/20/2025 | HEALY, AK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/29/2024 | ANCHORAGE, AK | ✓ |
Equipment — 100 vehicles seen in inspections
54 trailer38 truck6 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSHUA NORUM
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
103
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1528 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1528 carriers (1526 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| METCALF TRUCKING LLC | 2349839 | 7 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 692947 | 692947 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BLACK SPRUCE TRUCKING LLC | 3777830 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HIGHSIDE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3567675 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ICEHOLE TRUCKING LLC | 2506658 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 299073 | 299073 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SOURDOUGH TRANSFER INC | 1099784 | 1 VINs | strong |
| BOREALIS MOVING & STORAGE INC | 1099795 | mailing, email, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
11/10/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 03E AT 502 03
10/15/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2018)
10/15/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2018)
10/11/2018 — Insurance filed — ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 18E AT 50202
10/11/2018 — Insurance replaced — ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 03E AT 502 03
11/01/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2013)
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 105963456
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 5516200
11/07/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2003)
11/07/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2003)
10/12/2003 — Insurance cancelled — ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 88EAS50203
06/12/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/22/1993 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/09/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
TERM EXPIRED (10/09/1995)
04/15/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/08/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/02/1981 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
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/125119.