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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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ZIRKLE FRUIT COMPANY
USDOT 302231 · EIN 91-0979506
352 HARRISON RD, SELAH, WA, 98942-9505
(509) 697-6101 · WILLIAM M ZIRKLE
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
201 / 82
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 183
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance158 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
WA36
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.33 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.64 | 3.71 | ≈39–43% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-19 · 2 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Benton County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Benton County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 67% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 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”
Projected: could improve up to 27 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: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 75%
393.55E-B ×3, 393.55C2-B ×2, 393.9A-LIL
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.73).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.09).
3. Other1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×3, 393.55C2-B ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2026 | RICHLAND, WA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/19/2025 | ELLENSBURG, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer21 truck6 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM M ZIRKLE
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
82
Registered since
1987-09-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAINIER FRUIT LOGISTICS LLC | 3432478 | officer | strong |
| RFC TRUCKING LLC | 3339810 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2025)
09/22/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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