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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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COLUMBIA RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3850964 · MC1403667 · EIN 88-1233076 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
30525 CAROLYN CT, HERMISTON, OR, 97838
(541) 720-8833 · BRYAN MEDELEZ
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High risk
Risk factors
4 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50.3% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 8.4% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
98 / 94
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
210 / 3016
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 4 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CPP 139974 · eff 06/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2229 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance756 pts
Unsafe Driving151 pts
Other142 pts
Driver Fitness106 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 23 | 460 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 270 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 1 | 170 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 144 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 144 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 140 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 136 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 76 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 72 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 70 |
Most inspected states
WA126
OR54
CA10
MT9
AZ5
NV3
ID2
UT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.69 | 1.48 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.61 | 1.69 | ≈97–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.33 | 0.34 | ≈83–87% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.98 | 8.85 | ≈98–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 5 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 55% (6 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 28% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 11%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 53% (7 OOS) · English language 47% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 27% (14 OOS) · Tires 25% (28 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (17 OOS)
• 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 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 47% · Speeding 29% · Other 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 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: 20 inspections, 37 violations, 7 OOS, 11 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 7 OOS · 57%
393.55E-B ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.100B-C ×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
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.735).
2. Other11 viol · 30%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×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 Compliance4 viol · 11%
395.3AII, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.208).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×4, 393.55E-B ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.100B-C ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 4 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | PASCO, WA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/28/2026 | ROYAL CITY, WA | 4 | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/02/2026 | STARBUCK, WA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2025 | ELY, NV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2025 | MURRY PASS, NV | ✓ | ||
| 03/21/2025 | MT | ✓ | ||
| 03/17/2025 | SELAH, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2025 | CALDWELL, ID | ✓ | ||
| 02/05/2025 | BOARDMAN, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/13/2025 | HERMISTON, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 87 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer40 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
BRYAN MEDELEZ
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
94
Registered since
2022-03-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 42 carriers
Shares identifiers with 42 carriers (41 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDELEZ INCORPORATED | 273194 | 10 VINs | strong |
| IRT LLC | 759060 | 7 VINs | strong |
| KJ MEDELEZ LLC | 3901078 | 6 VINs | strong |
| JADE ENERGY LLC | 3080042 | 4 VINs | strong |
| LIH EXPRESS LLC | 4442976 | 3 VINs | strong |
| RIM TRUCKING LLC | 2499723 | officer, phone | strong |
| 9 STAR LOGISTICS LLC | 4287095 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CARTAGENA TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 4504069 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RIM TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2499723, 2014).
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
06/01/2023 — Insurance filed — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP 139974
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA959023735
01/17/2023 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
01/11/2023 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
12/29/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/15/2022 — Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901122958
06/23/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/26/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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