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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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KAWAHARA NSY
USDOT 952847 · EIN 99-0187033
698 BURNETT AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA, 95037-9022
(408) 779-2400 · DAVE KAWAHARA
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
29 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
247 / 370
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance321 pts
Other30 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LRLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75B-TF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
CA247
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.03 | 0.86 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.04 | 1.04 | ≈8–12% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 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 Santa Clara County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Clara County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 50% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (2 OOS) · Tires 14% (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 6 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: 29 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 24 clean · improving.
1. Other4 viol · 57%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ 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
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 43%
396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LCL
✓ 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
≈ 45 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.78).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | PALO ALTO, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 66 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer32 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVE KAWAHARA
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2001-05-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 40 carriers
Shares identifiers with 40 carriers (39 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 2657958 | 13 VINs | strong |
| BUCHON TRANSPORT LLC | 4337104 | 8 VINs | strong |
| PAPE' TRUCK LEASING INC | 1712495 | 5 VINs | strong |
| STRONG VILLAGE TRUCKING INC | 3725604 | 4 VINs | strong |
| JOSE G LEZAMA | 3105666 | 3 VINs | strong |
| OREGEL TRANSPORTATION INC | 3308338 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC | 440672 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BELLOTA TRUCKING LLC | 4357561 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/20/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2023)
05/09/2001 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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