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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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PACIFIC CHANNEL TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 4017877 · MC1514638 · EIN 92-1500735 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8812 NE ALDERWOOD RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97220
(503) 851-6811 · MAXIMO ESPITIA
30
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
151 / 187
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
285 / 1327
Crashes (24 mo)
10 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy MWTB 319805 · eff 04/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance986 pts
Unsafe Driving354 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance124 pts
Other65 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 190 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 80 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 78 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 69 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 65 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 |
Most inspected states
WA156
MT33
ID33
OR31
CA14
WY6
CO5
UT4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.80 | 0.71 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.27 | ≈47–54% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.12 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.40 | 2.46 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
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
A high share of violations are occurring in WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from 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 56% · Speeding 25% · Seat belt 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 64% (3 OOS) · False log / RODS 21% · Log / ELD device 15%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 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 26% (12 OOS) · Other 21% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• 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 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: 35 inspections, 46 violations, 4 OOS, 20 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance31 viol · 14 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 396.5B-L ×3, 396.3A1-F ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.8).
2. Other7 viol · 3 OOS · 15%
393.60C, 391.11B4-CLHA, 393.47E
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLRD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 58 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.6).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 396.5B-L ×3, 396.3A1-F ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 393.203C-CBP ×2, 393.203E-CBP ×2
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | CONNELL, WA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/21/2026 | COEUR D ALENE, ID | 1 | ||
| 07/16/2026 | VADER, WA | ✓ | ||
| 02/06/2026 | MERIDIAN, ID | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2026 | COEUR D ALENE, ID | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2025 | KENT, WA | ✓ | ||
| 10/10/2025 | SPOKANE, WA | ✓ | ||
| 09/04/2025 | WALLA WALLA, WA | ✓ | ||
| 01/03/2025 | MT | 2 | ✓ | |
| 11/22/2024 | 1.06 E SANDY, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
35 incomplete vehicle13 trailer12 truck
Company profile
Officer
MAXIMO ESPITIA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
11.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
91
Registered since
2023-01-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1384 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1384 carriers (1382 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC | 3997985 | 12 VINs | strong |
| GIBSON DISTRIBUTION LLC | 2974191 | 11 VINs | strong |
| RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | 4 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 16130 | 16130 | 4 VINs | strong |
| REX NOVA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4374393 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BARLOW TRUCK LINES INC | 174005 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HARTS NURSERY OF JEFFERSON INC | 429832 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HARTUNG GLASS INDUSTRIES INC | 338913 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CSDL INC (USDOT 983697, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
04/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000009-02
04/15/2026 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 319805
04/15/2026 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000009-02
03/23/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2026)
01/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
11.0M mi reported (2025)
04/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000009-01
05/22/2024 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000009-01
05/22/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Primary · policy FINFR10017077789-001
04/19/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/25/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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