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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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DEPENDABLE HAWAIIAN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 530831 · EIN 95-4358918
432 PACIFIC STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96817
(808) 841-7311 · KANE MCEWEN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
54 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
55 / 493
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance461 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Other14 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 68 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 40 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 39 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.126B-CIM | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.209B-STWL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
HI55
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.39 | 0.41 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.75 | 6.79 | ≈79–83% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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 50% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (1 OOS) · Other 12%
• 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 43 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 Honolulu County, HI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Honolulu County, HI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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: 7 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.45D-B, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.063).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 42%
393.47E ×3, 391.11B4-CLHA, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ 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. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.293).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | KALIHI, HI | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck18 trailer13 other12 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KANE MCEWEN
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1993-07-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
07/20/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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