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PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT INC
DBA: P A F Transportation
Scarborough, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 192141 · MC 148837
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-148837 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.8% OOS · 93 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC148837
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
12 yrs, 9 mo
Revocation Filings
4
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 93 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC148837
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CVP 2030052-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
192141
MC Number
MC-148837
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
December 2, 2013
Annual Mileage
3,600,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
75 Postal Service Way, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
Owner / Officer
Peter Marion
Officer 2
Alan Reed
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
93
Driver Inspections
57
Vehicle Inspections
54
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.8% of 61 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
27th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 39 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 68 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 68 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 68 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 68 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 24, 2026 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
| December 12, 2025 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 21, 2024 | NH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME52
NH23
VT3
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (62)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~38
of 44 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
23
Tractor
18
Truck
18
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8PHUJ3770 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1PHUJ3769 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC9PDUD4537 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489P7805610 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV5PDUD4536 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0NSMS8223 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1NSNN6504 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDVXSSWH2906 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0PDUD4538 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480P7805608 | 2 | — |
Show all 62 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481M7341501 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2482P7805609 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487P7805606 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EG950506 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P7777704 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV0NSNN6508 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDVXPDUD4533 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV8KSKN9349 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5NSNN6506 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDVXNSNN6503 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0MDMX5553 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0SDWH2909 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2MDMX5554 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4KDKB9411 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5MDMX5550 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC4PDUD4543 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC6PDUD4544 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN329354 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1RZ1KC1A1Y2000401 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480P7805611 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484EG022708 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2487P805606 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489M7341505 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489P7805607 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P7777702 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P7717203 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P7777703 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K7516205 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537P7717206 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K7620220 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538P7717201 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EG950503 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XBG134007 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XCG236005 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XEG950512 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X2RM666346 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV1PDUD4534 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV2NSNN6509 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV8NDNC9086 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4PDNS4198 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9RDUN2255 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1SSWH2907 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3NSNN6505 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8SSWH2905 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3LDLS9968 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5LDLS9969 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7MDMX5551 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7SDWH2910 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0PDUD4541 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3SN671866 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV7P5T51118 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | JALACXFC2PDUD4539 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (93)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 1067004789 | NH, NH | I | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC0PDUD4538 |
NH AH3006 |
| August 26, 2026 | 8677000021 | ME, ME | I | — | — | BARREL O'BOUNTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
3AKJHTDV1NSNN6504 1UYVS2487P805606 |
ME 931748 ME 507-9785 |
| August 20, 2026 | 9669000916 | OLD TOWN ME | I | — | — | OREILY AUTO PARTS | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9PDUD4537 |
ME 962086 |
| August 7, 2026 | 2485000558 | ME, ME | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHTDV3NSNN6505 1UYVS2480P7805611 |
ME 931749 ME 5140510 |
| July 1, 2026 | 4468010408 | ME, ME | I | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC0SDWH2909 |
ME 770CDV |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 4905000438 | ME, ME | I | 2 | 1 | ACE HARDWARE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC4PDUD4543 |
ME 962049 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 3552004566 | ME, ME | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBHSDV0NSNN6508 1UYVS2534EG950506 |
ME 931752 ME 5151786 |
| May 19, 2026 | 1085005142 | NH, NH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5MDMX5550 3ALACWFC5MDMX5550 |
IN 3771077 IN 3771077 |
| May 6, 2026 | 3432002167 | ME, ME | I | 2 | — | PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT INC | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC7MDMX5551 3ALACWFC7MDMX5551 |
ME 832CRY ME 832CRY |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | 60A0001659 | VT, VT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC1PHUJ3769 |
NH 5090369 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ACE HARDWARE | 3 | June 22, 2026 |
| OREILLY AUTO PARTS | 3 | December 24, 2025 |
| SAPPI NORTH AMERICA | 3 | February 26, 2025 |
| SAPPI | 2 | January 13, 2025 |
| NAPA | 2 | November 5, 2024 |
| BARREL O'BOUNTY | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| OREILY AUTO PARTS | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| WEILER FORESTRY | 1 | March 23, 2026 |
| YAMAHA MOTOR CORP | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| CUMMINS NORTHEAST INC | 1 | October 3, 2025 |
| LIFEMADE | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| WING INFLATABLES | 1 | July 17, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 25, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 2, 2013 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| May 3, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| March 21, 2011 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| October 14, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 23, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 18, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
| February 14, 2011 | BROKER | On Record |
| January 29, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 26, 1996 | COMMON | On Record |
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