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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 524115 · MC278091 · EIN 93-1047386 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9333 N TIME OIL RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97203
(503) 224-2580 · JOHN PLAVAN
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 46
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 289
Crashes (24 mo)
4 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy A0193981001 · eff 10/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance415 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other19 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 140 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.209D-STGBMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA33
WA21
OR11
NV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.51 | 1.51 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.32 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.93 | 2.66 | ≈34–38% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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
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 Klickitat County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Klickitat 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 79% · Speeding 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 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 34% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (1 OOS) · Steering 13% (2 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 17 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: 7 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.45B2-BHTD
✓ 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
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.198).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.133).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | GOLDENDALE, WA | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/30/2025 | 5.05 N SUTHERLIN, OR | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2025 | 41.88 W KLAMATH FALLS, OR | ✓ | ||
| 02/17/2025 | TIGARD, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 67 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer22 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN PLAVAN
Recordable crash rate
2 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
46
Registered since
1993-05-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 3462097 | 27 VINs | strong |
| PACIFIC STATES TRUCK LINES INC | 997353 | phone, address | medium |
| PS TRUCKING INC | 2212045 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0193981001
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP39688G
11/14/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36342A
10/10/2023 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36342A
07/12/2021 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36342A
06/09/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2021)
06/08/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36342A
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
01/25/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882007 03
12/29/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/19/2018)
01/25/2017 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882007 02
12/29/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2017)
01/25/2016 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882007 01
12/29/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2016)
01/25/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2405624R
12/29/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/2015)
03/10/2010 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660-2805N402
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