VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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FAT-CAT FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 2638053 · EIN 36-4809864
6069 HANNEGAN ROAD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226
(360) 715-1994 · ERIN VITALJIC
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
12 / 93
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance90 pts
Other9 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
WA12
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.40 | 1.40 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.45 | 7.76 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-28. “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
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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 56% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% · Brakes 20% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | BURLINGTON, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
4 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
ERIN VITALJIC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2015-05-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANADIAN FISHERIES INC | 818059 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AMERICAN CANADIAN FISHERIES INC (USDOT 818059, 1999).
Activity history (recent)
09/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
05/22/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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