CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 248002· MC32882· CARRIER· EIN 93-0843888
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MITCHELL BROS TRUCK LINE INC

600 SE MARITIME AVE BLD3 STE100, VANCOUVER, WA, 98661(360) 693-7477jklantchnek@mitchell-bros.comCLAUDIA BERLINGEN
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Vehicle OOS
40.4%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
71
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 40.4% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

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Broker bond
Trust on file
BMC-85 trust · PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 04/22/2015
Authority
Active
6 past revocations
Registered
42 yrs
since 06/21/1984
  • Authority revoked 6 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 9 times across 6 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.

Authority & insurance

MC032882

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 04/01/2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy GWP28626A
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 04/01/2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy GWP28626A
ON FILEProperty broker trust — BMC-85eff 04/22/2015
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.· policy NONE
Authority history (101) ▾
03/07/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2005)
03/07/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2005)
11/13/1992COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/1992)
11/13/1992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/1992)
03/14/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
01/11/1990CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/1991)
06/03/1988PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED
04/05/1988COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/1988)
10/16/1987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
09/18/1984MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
05/07/1984MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
04/07/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
01/13/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
08/27/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (09/07/1982)
08/21/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (09/07/1982)
07/16/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
07/15/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
07/10/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
07/07/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
06/23/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDTRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (14)
  1. INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/201306/24/2015
  2. INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 10/01/201304/22/2015
  3. INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 06/24/200810/01/2013
  4. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 06/24/200506/26/2008
  5. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 06/24/200506/24/2008
  6. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 05/23/200406/24/2005
  7. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/01/200004/01/2005
  8. ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/200104/01/2005
  9. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 05/23/199505/23/2004
  10. WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/199804/01/2001
  11. ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 04/01/199804/01/2000
  12. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 03/20/199404/01/1998
  13. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/20/199404/01/1998
  14. GULF INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 05/23/199405/23/1995

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle52 inspections · 40.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver105 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 40.4% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Pierce County, WA

Medium impact

27 of 45 violations in the last 12 months (60%) came from inspections in Pierce County, WA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • 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

Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 29% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations (24 mo)
Phone / texting5 viol54%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× · 30%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× · 24%
Seat belt2 viol21%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 21%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol15%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 15%
Speeding2 viol11%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 2%
What to do
  • Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected estimatecould improve up to 22 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 12% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 viol64%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 64%
Log / ELD device3 viol36%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 36%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 7 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing48 violations · 26 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps5 OOS11 viol28%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 9%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 4%
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 3%
Brakes6 OOS17 viol27%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× · 7%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 6%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 3%
Tires6 OOS7 viol25%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 20%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 3%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
Load securement4 OOS4 viol10%
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× · 10%
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 1%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 29 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

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.

Trending worse
12
Inspections
10
Violations
1
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 50%Vehicle Maintenance 30%Unsafe Driving 20%
Focus here first
1Other
5 violations · 50% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1×3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
  • 393.60DWindshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 1 OOS · 30% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
3Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 20% of recent
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
FleetTrained (my companion project) makes branded, multilingual training videos for these exact violations — your driver watches and gets a completion certificate for the file.

Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

140
Inspections
116
Violations
25
Out-of-service
643
CSA points
164
Crashes
22
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

90 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

37 trailer 36 truck 16 other 1 incomplete vehicle
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJGLD54ESFV5417· RP24723 WA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKNGLBG9GSHL6523· 56775RP WA
2014 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 3×
1XKDP40X1ER393578· RP22690 WA
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUNGLDR7HLHF2467· RP02121 WA
PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1NPXGGGGX0D273180· YAIY988 OR
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKNGLDR6DSBS6976· RP11269 WA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKNGLBGXGSHL6529· 55563RP WA
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WG9EH6SN687066· YAKN736 OR
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGLD57ESFM5528· 75877RP WA
2018 PRATT INDUSTRIES Pratt Industriesseen 2×
1P9CC4034JB343167· 2665ZB WA
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKNGLD69ESFU2480· 75295RP WA
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKNGLBG1FSGS8251· 75123RP WA
2014 PETERBILT 386seen 2×
1XPHD49X8ED218569· YAJB455 OR
2012 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR4CLBH5176· 92487RP WA
2017 CHEETAH CHASSIS CHEETAH CHASSISseen 2×
5EF4GC406HB786868· 16968AH WA
2008 RAJA TRAILERseen 2×
2R9CS43388D144488· 8897UC WA
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBP49X3LD706130· RP17711 WA
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKNHHDR2LSLV9372· 2851362 IN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUNHHDR3PLNB5349· RP05293 WA
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WG9EH9SN687062· YAKK127 OR
2024 WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY Western Trailer Companyseen 2×
5DN115342RB000491· 81152AH WA
2009 RAJA TRAILERseen 2×
2R9CS433X9D144610· 75753UF WA
2011 RAJA TRAILERseen 2×
2R9CS4330BD144864· 9841VP WA
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJHHDV5LLLK3005· YAKG020 OR
2000 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2533YC311402· HS04839 OR
UNPUBLISHE
1D9SC4351LG512101· 11422AC WA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLBG9GSGT7909· YAIW345 OR
UNPUBLISHE
1D9SC4132PG512616· HV83723 OR
DION
1D9SC4342NG512411· HV70822 OR
2013 PETERBILT 386
1XPHD49X7DD191279· YAIN075 OR

+ 60 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

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Power units
76
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
64
63 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3.5M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi64 drivers
Company officer
CLAUDIA BERLINGEN
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
180558140
Registered since
1984-06-21
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-03
Census status
Active

Fleet: 76 trucks · 15 owned tractors · 167 owned trailers · 61 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 graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

9
Connected carriers
8
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

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

76 events
  1. 02/03/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.5M mi reported (2025)

  2. 06/24/2015Insurance cancelled — INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 0469565

  3. 04/22/2015Insurance filed — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

    Property broker trust — BMC-85 · policy NONE

  4. 04/22/2015Insurance replaced — INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 0469565

  5. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 0469565

  6. 06/26/2008Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 661113842

  7. 06/24/2008Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 661113842

  8. 06/24/2005Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy CMS 220997

  9. 04/01/2005Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP28626A

  10. 04/01/2005Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 72 MSGN5663

  11. 04/01/2005Insurance cancelled — ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-PK-003814

  12. 03/07/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2005)

  13. 03/07/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2005)

  14. 05/23/2004Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy SSUN402871

  15. 04/01/2001Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 083900014616

  16. 04/01/2000Insurance cancelled — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy IM 18002

  17. 04/01/1998Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy CLP 35888A

  18. 05/23/1995Insurance cancelled — GULF INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy GE5593811

  19. 11/13/1992COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/1992)

  20. 11/13/1992CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/1992)

  21. 03/14/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  22. 01/11/1990CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/1991)

  23. 06/03/1988PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
  24. 04/05/1988COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/1988)

  25. 10/16/1987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  26. 09/18/1984MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  27. 06/21/1984Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

  28. 05/07/1984MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  29. 04/07/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    TRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)

  30. 01/13/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    TRANSFERRED (04/10/1984)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2007-02-05
Last review
2007-01-23
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-03
Reported mileage
3,486,727 mi (2025)

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