VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TRA INDUSTRIES INC
USDOT 433864 · MC477014 · EIN 91-1407983 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
23800 E APPLEWAY, LIBERTY LAKE, WA, 99019
(509) 924-5858 · TOM FERGUSON
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 31.8% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
26 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 277
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy A0287994001 · eff 09/18/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance279 pts
Other13 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 36 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 9 |
Most inspected states
WA15
OR7
ID3
MT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.18 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.37 | 7.46 | ≈84–88% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 40% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% · Other 18% (2 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 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Hood River County, OR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hood River County, OR 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.207B-AALPME-OOS
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.528).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer8 truck7 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
TOM FERGUSON
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
1991-01-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERGUSON BROS INC | 297109 | officer | strong |
| REFRIGERATED DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 34319 | officer | strong |
| REINFORCING SERVICES INC | 3122945 | officer | strong |
| T & L BATTERY CO INC | 2650547 | officer | strong |
| T A FERGUSON & ASSOCIATES INC | 1326048 | officer | strong |
| THOMAS E & CARL FERGUSON | 130262 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: REFRIGERATED DELIVERY SERVICE LLC (USDOT 34319, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
04/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
10/19/2025 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy ETD 050 51 69
10/17/2025 — Insurance filed — MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy A0287994006
09/22/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2025)
09/18/2025 — Insurance filed — MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0287994001
09/18/2025 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ETA 050 51 69
09/18/2018 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 9E326111
09/18/2018 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 52 MS US9061
08/31/2017 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/05/2014 — Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4034494433
09/18/2012 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 4034494433
07/19/2012 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/14/2014)
02/03/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — DISMISSED
01/16/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/433864.