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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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FLAME FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 4091317 · MC1558648 · EIN 86-1896087 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4521 PIONEER WAY E, TACOMA, WA, 98443
(206) 661-7306 · KEN SINGH
79
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 16.1% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 835
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA00427218 · eff 04/28/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate16.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance414 pts
Vehicle Maintenance368 pts
Unsafe Driving113 pts
Other22 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 72 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 63 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 57 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 51 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 28 |
Most inspected states
WA14
CA11
NV4
OR2
ID1
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20.60 | 20.60 | ≈91–98% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3.36 | 3.50 | ≈96–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.25 | 6.33 | ≈76–80% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 72% · Other 13% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• 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 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 41% (3 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 33% (4 OOS) · Log / ELD device 21% (2 OOS)
• 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 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (2 OOS) · Brakes 35% (1 OOS) · Tires 7%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 47 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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, 33 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 45%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.688).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance9 viol · 2 OOS · 27%
395.8E1PC ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.52).
3. Other7 viol · 21%
395.3A3-HOSPRNP ×2, 393.60C, 393.95F
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 395.8E1PC ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | LAS VEGAS, NV | 3 | ||
| 09/25/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2025 | MONTAGUE, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer11 truck
Company profile
Officer
KEN SINGH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
2023-06-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCH TRANSPORTATION INC | 3701015 | 8 VINs | strong |
| FLAME LLC | 3286499 | 7 VINs | strong |
| COACH FREIGHT LLC | 3791440 | 6 VINs | strong |
| PEAR CONNECTION, INC. | 2617081 | officer | strong |
| GPS LOGISTIC LLC | 3891800 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/28/2026 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA00427218
04/28/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
11/27/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
10/31/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/05/2025)
09/04/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
09/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
08/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
06/09/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
02/12/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
01/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00427218
12/07/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/27/2023)
11/16/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00729130
10/14/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00729130
09/13/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00729130
07/10/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/15/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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