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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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DHX-DEPENDABLE HAWAIIAN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 716620 · FF2606 · EIN 95-3558861 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
19201 SUSANA ROAD, RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA, 90221
(800) 488-4888 · TIMOTHY RICE
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
23 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
94 / 342
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Incline Casualty Company — $1M BIPD · policy IMLF2024-009 · eff 04/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance245 pts
Driver Fitness61 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Other17 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.126B-CIM | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 33 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9B-LTSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.201A-FRSC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
GU50
CA43
US1
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 | 0.41 | 0.44 | ≈62–66% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.32 | 2.17 | ≈24–28% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.32 | 0.34 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 3 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Alameda County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Alameda County, CA 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (4 OOS) · Tires 20% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (1 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 12 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: 9 inspections, 11 violations, 5 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 3 OOS · 64%
396.3A1-BALAC ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.74).
2. Other2 viol · 18%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ 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. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 9%
177.834A-HMC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 396.3A1-BALAC ×2
🎓 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
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | LONG BEACH, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/02/2025 | ANTIOCH, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/15/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer16 truck5 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
TIMOTHY RICE
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
1997-12-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABOUBAKR TRASNPORT | 1797217 | officer | strong |
| MYRTLETOWN BODY SHOP INC | 2674700 | officer | strong |
| RICE FARMS | 1556048 | officer | strong |
| RICE LANDSCAPE INC | 4549888 | officer | strong |
| RICE OIL CO INC | 141649 | officer | strong |
| TIMOTHY R RICE TRUCKING | 684842 | officer | strong |
| ROBIN INC | 2085628 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JOSE A GOMEZ | 2749282 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RICE OIL CO INC (USDOT 141649, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
11/07/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
11/04/2024 — Insurance name changed — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 9942644
11/04/2024 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
CARGO · policy CA5273025
10/29/2024 — Insurance filed — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI93076297
10/29/2024 — Insurance ended — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
policy MXI93076297
10/29/2024 — Insurance replaced — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MXI93076297
10/29/2024 — Insurance name changed — ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
BIPD/Excess · policy IUA9727410-00
10/29/2024 — Insurance name changed — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 9942644
10/29/2024 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 8757M600
10/29/2024 — Insurance name changed — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IMLF2024-009
09/26/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2024)
09/05/2024 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED
09/05/2024 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED
04/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Incline Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IMLF2024-009
04/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Incline Casualty Company
policy IMLF2024-009
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IMLF2023-009
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 8757M600
06/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IMLF2023-009
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/716620.