CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 792157· MC353428· CARRIER· EIN 95-4719858
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ORION FREIGHT SERVICES INC

21750 ARNOLD CENTER RD, CARSON, CA, 90810(310) 631-6116joei@alohafreight.comMICHAEL LIM
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$5M BIPD
ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
Vehicle OOS
14.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
100
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
No red flags in the public FMCSA record

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC353428

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$5M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$5M coverageeff 07/01/2026
ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD· policy X644976629
ENDED 07/01/2026Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/01/2026
ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD· policy T651104286
Authority history (12) ▾
07/08/2024MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
06/06/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2016)
04/13/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2010)
02/26/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDREVOKED (07/01/2024)
04/13/2009COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2009)
06/02/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2008)
05/30/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDREVOKED (01/19/2010)
04/13/2007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2007)
05/10/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDREVOKED (05/19/2008)
07/12/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/22/2004)
04/05/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2004)
05/05/1999MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (05/09/2005)
Insurance history8 insurers on record
Filing timeline (30)
  1. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$1MName Changed
    CARGO · eff 05/01/201007/01/2024
  2. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/202107/01/2024
  3. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/201607/01/2021
  4. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/201507/01/2016
  5. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/201405/01/2015
  6. PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/201005/01/2014
  7. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/200905/10/2010
  8. FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/01/200905/01/2010
  9. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/200905/01/2010
  10. FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/01/200401/09/2010
  11. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/16/200905/10/2009
  12. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/200802/16/2009
  13. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/200806/28/2008
  14. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/200705/10/2008
  15. NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/10/200805/10/2008

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle27 inspections · 14.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver43 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

44 inspections · 31 violations (8 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

44
Inspections
31
Violations
8
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

17
total

Most inspected in · top 2 states

  • HI28
  • CA2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Honolulu County, HI

Medium impact

26 of 29 violations in the last 12 months (90%) came from inspections in Honolulu County, HI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 52% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing31 violations · 9 OOS (24 mo)
Tires4 OOS4 viol35%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 35%
Brakes3 OOS13 viol35%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection8× · 18%
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked / loose / missing lining or pad on a steering axle1× · 6%
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× · 4%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS6 viol15%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 8%
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 2%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 2%
Other1 OOS7 viol11%
  • 396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware1× · 5%
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 2%
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× · 2%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 32 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Trending worse
8
Inspections
13
Violations
6
Out-of-service
3
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 77%Other 23%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations · 6 OOS · 77% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked / loose / missing lining or pad on a steering axle · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
3 violations · 23% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSR×3State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
🎓
Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

55
Inspections
48
Violations
10
Out-of-service
313
CSA points
1
Crashes
2
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

39 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

15 incomplete vehicle 11 truck 9 trailer 4 other
2019 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 5×
4V5WC9EH5KN206439· 353TWS HI
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 4×
3ALHC5DV1GDHK6018· 043TXY HI
2023 ISUZU NQRseen 4×
JALE5W166P7901340· 172TXZ HI
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 4×
4V5WC9EH5JN903527· 663TWG HI
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EJ4JN903526· 638TWG HI
2024 ISUZU NQRseen 3×
JALE5W161R7902107· 728TYE HI
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EH2SN677937· 809TYE HI
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EH9RN626302· 859TXY HI
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V5W19DF2JN904351· 381TWN HI
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EJ9LN253093· 294TWU HI
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V5WC9EHXSN672934· 217TYF HI
2024 ISUZU FVRseen 2×
54DM6S1F6RSB02157· 105TYJ HI
2014 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACXDT7EDFY1026· 137TXZ HI
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH0JN886040· 783TXP HI
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGBDV3GDHL7241· 9G65034 CA
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EH6TN710892· 326TYK HI
2018 MONON Monon
1NNC05326JM124499· TR133B HI
1995 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C412SXST012493· 6534TR HI
1995 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C412S7ST005050· TR572E HI
2023 ISUZU FVR
54DM6S1F2PSB50686· 827TXY HI
2024 MACK Anthem
1M1AN4GY8RM044052· 9G84639 CA
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C402K3RJ095670· 4VM5194 CA
UNKNOWN
LV1GV45235S105300· TR948F HI
UNKNOWN
LV1GV40285S170960· TR934C HI
2006 CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO
LJRC4626161024180· 7876TR HI
2022 MACK Anthem
1M1AN4GY2NM031257· 358TXN HI
2025 ISUZU NRR
JALE5W162S7P04335· EZ634 HI
1995 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C492S1ST006922· U477907 TN
2024 KENWORTH T380
2NK4HJ7X7RM339419· 783TYA HI
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNR
4V4WC9EH8SN692748· 142HEP HI

+ 9 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
38
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
40
20 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.6M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi20 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi20 drivers
Company officer
MICHAEL LIM
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
1999-01-28
Last MCS-150 update
2026-09-11
Census status
Active

Fleet: 38 trucks · 8 owned tractors · 3 owned trailers · 2 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 10 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

10
Connected carriers
4
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
5
Strong links
Strong· 5
1
CCH MAUI LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4168208Active· KAHULUI, HI
Strong
OfficerShared VIN · 1
3AKJHLDR7NSNT9855
2
ALOHA EXPRESS SERVICES INC
USDOT 4570159Active· LONG BEACH, CA
Strong
OfficerAddress
3
MICHAEL LIM
USDOT 1540508Inactive· MILLBURN, NJ
Strong
Officer
4
TW LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3352281Active· CARSON, CA
Strong
EmailPhoneAddress
5
TW TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3904730Active· HONOLULU, HI
Strong
Officer

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

42 events
  1. 09/11/2026MCS-150 update filed

    0.6M mi reported (2025)

  2. 07/01/2026Insurance filed — ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy X644976629

  3. 07/01/2026Insurance ended — ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

    policy T651104286

  4. 07/08/2024MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  5. 07/01/2024Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy RHF 8164132

  6. 07/01/2024Insurance name changed — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-011334

  7. 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-006177

  8. 07/01/2016Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-003759

  9. 06/06/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2016)

  10. 05/01/2015Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-003759

  11. 05/01/2014Insurance replaced — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy P0009-109296

  12. 05/10/2010Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7084370-9

  13. 05/01/2010Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 6626822

  14. 05/01/2010Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7084370-9

  15. 04/13/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2010)

  16. 02/26/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (07/01/2024)

  17. 01/09/2010Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 661-19-48

  18. 05/10/2009Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7084370-8

  19. 04/13/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2009)

  20. 02/16/2009Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7084370-8

  21. 06/28/2008Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP7030624-8

  22. 06/02/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2008)

  23. 05/30/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (01/19/2010)

  24. 05/10/2008Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7030624-7

  25. 05/10/2008Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP7030624-8

  26. 05/10/2007Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7030624-6

  27. 04/13/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2007)

  28. 05/10/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (05/19/2008)

  29. 05/10/2006Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7030624-5

  30. 11/29/2005Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CP 7030624-5

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
2008-04-07
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-09-11
Reported mileage
615,000 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 6:02 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.