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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SOUTHERN CAL TRANSPORT COMPANY
USDOT 74608 · MC139233 · EIN 93-0622683 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
15570 S W JENKINS RD, BEAVERTON, OR, 97006
(503) 726-5856 · PETE SHEPARD
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
90 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
129 / 608
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy 71CAB1046206 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance457 pts
Unsafe Driving127 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance49 pts
Other27 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 110 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 80 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
WA16
CA13
KS12
OR9
IL8
UT8
NC7
MT7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.29 | 1.28 | ≈14–21% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.21 | ≈41–48% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.39 | 4.48 | ≈55–59% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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 Garfield County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Garfield County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 95% · Following / lane / reckless 5%
• 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 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 57% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 43%
• 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 22 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 36% (4 OOS) · Brakes 35% (5 OOS) · Tires 24% (8 OOS)
• 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 34 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: 18 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 11 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 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
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.292).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS2 ×3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.968).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 22%
395.8E1PC, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.158).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | CANEY, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/02/2026 | LIBERTY, MO | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2026 | PORTLAND, OR | 1 | ||
| 03/11/2026 | RUSSELL, KS | ✓ | ||
| 02/01/2026 | NORTHLAKE, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/09/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2025 | POMEROY, WA | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2025 | KERNERSVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/23/2025 | SALEM, OR | ✓ | ||
| 03/25/2025 | MODOC, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer45 truck
Company profile
Officer
PETE SHEPARD
Annual mileage
7.8M mi (2021)
CDL drivers
90
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULICK TRUCKING INC | 212390 | 6 VINs | strong |
| MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 71CAB1046206
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71CAB1046205
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 71CAB1046204
06/14/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-19732-01
05/20/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2024)
04/18/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
7.8M mi reported (2021)
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-19732-01
04/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT NORTHERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 7322 36 85
09/19/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105963766
12/14/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/22/1995 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/1995)
06/22/1995 — Insurance cancelled — THE HOME INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy BAF567750
01/14/1993 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/12/2005)
11/30/1978 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/12/2005)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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