Petersen Brothers INC Safety Record
DOT# 856431 · Sumner, WA 98390-9579 · 2538638136
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Petersen Brothers INC (DOT# 856431) in Sumner, Washington has 25 inspections on record with 90 violations and a 140.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 90 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 25 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | WA | 4 | 0 |
| 11/17/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/14/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/07/2025 | WA | 3 | 0 |
| 06/12/2025 | WA | 2 | 0 |
| 04/24/2025 | WA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/17/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2024 | WA | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-AUG-24 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut | $750 |
Fleet Profile
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.