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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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PUGET PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 1812097 · EIN 91-1142171
10910 26TH AVE S, TACOMA, WA, 98499
(253) 474-5616 · GUNNAR GEHRING
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 69.2% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 57
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 245
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate69.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance186 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance20 pts
Other15 pts
Unsafe Driving13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
WA26
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.80 | 0.84 | ≈19–26% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.64 | 0.60 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.84 | 10.43 | ≈96–100% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.05 | 1.11 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-07. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 31% (4 OOS) · Load securement 22% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20%
• 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Pierce County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pierce County, WA 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 4 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.9A-HLLH, 393.43DBMA
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.13).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle13 trailer4 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
GUNNAR GEHRING
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2008-09-17
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC | 268366 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SOUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 268366, 1986).
Activity history (recent)
04/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
09/17/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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