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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ICE TRANS LLC
USDOT 1431708 · MC540982 · EIN 20-3724104 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8410 PACIFIC HWY E, TACOMA, WA, 98422
(253) 888-1808 · SAM TYMOS
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
123 / 699
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Northland Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy WF011844 · eff 12/28/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance351 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance162 pts
Unsafe Driving161 pts
Driver Fitness70 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 5 | 135 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 58 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
SD29
WA21
MT17
MO7
UT6
TN5
IA5
IL4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.98 | 5.07 | ≈68–75% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈44–51% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.30 | 0.30 | ≈80–84% (over 80) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.10 | 3.95 | ≈51–55% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 51% · Seat belt 22% · Other 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 83% (3 OOS) · Driver qualification / CDL / medical 17% (2 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Spokane County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spokane County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 87% (5 OOS) · False log / RODS 13%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (1 OOS) · Tires 28% (2 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 20 inspections, 22 violations, 9 OOS, 10 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 2 OOS · 41%
393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.075).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 5 OOS · 23%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×5
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.173).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 14%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.735).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×5, 391.11B2-Q ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 | FIFE, WA | ✓ | ||
| 12/18/2024 | MT | ✓ | ||
| 09/24/2024 | MT | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
33 trailer29 truck
Company profile
Officer
SAM TYMOS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2005-11-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (25 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROWN VICTORIA EXPRESS INC | 1303808 | 5 VINs | strong |
| THERMO TRANSPORT LLC | 2207331 | 5 VINs | strong |
| ICE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1157651 | officer, email | strong |
| GULICK TRUCKING INC | 212390 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | 2 VINs | medium |
| INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTING TRANSPORT INC | 498600 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ICE TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 1157651, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
02/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2025)
12/28/2024 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF011844
12/28/2024 — Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company
policy WF011844
12/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0075643001
12/02/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/13/2024)
12/28/2016 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3300093
10/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP58028A
03/25/2009 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000756797
10/03/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/29/2008 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000756797
02/04/2008 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/06/2008)
02/20/2007 — Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2501031
01/26/2007 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/31/2009)
12/20/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/26/2007)
11/03/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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