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Generated Oct 15, 2026
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TATE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 312623 · MC157294 · EIN 91-1320648 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
910 E, WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362
(509) 522-0406 · CHRISTOPHER R NULPH
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.7% — above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
65 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
108 / 633
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy VEN8000111-00 · eff 04/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance451 pts
Unsafe Driving135 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance58 pts
Other28 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
MT32
ND27
ID18
WA18
OR6
WY3
UT2
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.56 | 1.40 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.37 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.81 | 6.02 | ≈72–76% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · False log / RODS 36% · Log / ELD device 28%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Ada County, ID · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ada County, ID to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 69% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Phone / texting 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 37% (8 OOS) · Brakes 35% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 12% (7 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 42 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: 13 inspections, 31 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 2 OOS · 48%
393.45D-B ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.53B-B ×2
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.358).
2. Other11 viol · 35%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLLS1 ×3, 395.8A ×2
✓ 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
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 10%
395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.262).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×4, 393.45D-B ×3, 392.2-SLLS1 ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 395.8A ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2026 | MOUNTAIN HOME, ID | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/26/2026 | 7.11 E PENDLETON, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | 8.82 W LAGRANDE, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/08/2025 | MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/26/2024 | WALLA WALLA, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer31 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER R NULPH
Annual mileage
5.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
1988-04-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 319 carriers
Shares identifiers with 319 carriers (319 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 253553 | 253553 | 19 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 3390477 | 3390477 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.8M mi reported (2025)
04/01/2020 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VEN8000111-00
04/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF004535
02/20/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF001093
04/15/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA1259576
04/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA1259576
03/20/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2017)
03/20/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2017)
11/18/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
CARGO · policy CIM1259576
05/05/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF658518
04/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF658518
09/13/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP55700A
05/02/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP55700A
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP55700A
07/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF304641
07/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9YR72
08/23/1999 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/02/1999)
07/28/1999 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 730647-1696-967
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