P A F TRANSPORTATION
Legal: PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
- Bond has changed hands 3 times across 2 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202668 inspections · 16 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.3-IHours-of-Service Compliance1 OOS
Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.
10
1× · sev 10
- 2392.82DUMTUnsafe Driving
Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3393.75B-TFVVehicle Maintenance
Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 5396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 7391.41A-MCPCDriver Fitness
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com
1
1× · sev 1
- 8390.21TE-LCMVINFO
Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days.
1
1×
- 9390.21TB1-MC
Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
1
1×
- 10392.2-MCSRDriver Fitness
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- ME17
- NH11
- VT2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in NH
Medium impact9 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (56%) came from inspections in NH. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from NH to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 16% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 42%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 28%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 6%
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 19% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 17%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 16%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 10%
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 7%
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× · 7%
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× · 5%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
- 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
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 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
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA57 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 27 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi3 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi62 drivers
- Company officer
- PETER MARION
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 44 trucks · 2 owned tractors · 97 owned trailers · 23 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 14 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
63 events- 06/25/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2026)
- 04/01/2023Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CVP 2030052-00
- 04/01/2023Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy CVP 2030052-00
- 04/01/2023Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6502026
- 04/01/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883218 01
- 03/05/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2020)
- 03/05/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2020)
- 04/01/2019Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0011058-00
- 04/01/2018Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751916001
- 04/01/2017Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751857-1112-121
- 11/14/2013Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 0157014
- 05/14/2012Insurance name changed — BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 0157014
- 05/14/2012Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751857-1112-121
- 04/11/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2012)
- 04/11/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2012)
- 04/11/2012BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2012)
- 04/01/2012Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF661293
- 07/11/2011PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/02/2013)
- 04/30/2011Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 1080827498
- 04/01/2011Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080826304
- 03/12/2011Insurance cancelled — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy 08114036
- 11/02/2008Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 1080827498
- 10/06/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2008)
- 10/06/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2008)
- 12/17/2005Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080826304
- 06/04/2005Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 1080827498
- 05/09/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2005)
- 05/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2005)
- 02/15/2004Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080826304
- 01/06/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/2004)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2007-11-08
- Last review
- 2012-06-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-25
- Reported mileage
- 3,600,000 mi (2026)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT INC, SCARBOROUGH, ME
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