Kaler Transport LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3312538 · Bellingham, WA 98226 · 3603898513

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/28/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kaler Transport LLC (DOT# 3312538) in Bellingham, Washington has 68 inspections on record with 51 violations and a 5.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

68 Inspections
5.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
12 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 5.9%
Carrier: 5.9% (4 of 68) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.4%
Carrier: 4.4% (3 of 68) National: 6.4%
75% OOS rate better than 75% of carriers in Washington
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in Washington

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

51 total violations across 68 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
32
Unsafe Driving
10
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: AZ, CA, OR, UT, WA
Level 1: 25 (37%) Level 2: 20 (29%) Level 3: 23 (34%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/28/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/11/2026 WA 2 0 0
03/10/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/23/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/11/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/11/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/06/2026 WA 2 1 0
01/21/2026 OR 3 0 1
01/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/16/2026 WA 3 0 0
21-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
21-NOV-24 OR 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1052512
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 09/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 12
Drivers 11
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/18/2019
MCS-150 Filed 20260319 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,219,726
Address 1556 Fruitland Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226