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SEOUL TRADING INC
Auburn, WA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 37.5% of 8 driver inspections — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1980668
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
58.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 37.5% of 8 driver inspections — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1980668
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 5, 2010
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1610 Boundary Blvd, Auburn, WA 98001
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jae Kyung Chang
Officer 2
Juhyeon Lim
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (32.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
58.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
2 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 | WA | — | — | 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
WA12
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNV8AV3M5T50201 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT8K4S59115 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXJ4S68463 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV0H4S66585 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | X825000195 | RIDGEFIELD WA | I | 2 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8AV3M5T50201 |
WA C61419W |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 2128001034 | OLYMPIA WA | II | 3 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT8K4S59115 |
WA D65146D |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 0352004568 | KALAMA WA | III | 1 | — | H MONT BELMONT CORP | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT8K4S59115 |
WA D65146D |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | X803003154 | GIG HARBOR WA | II | 6 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8AV3M5T50201 |
WA C61419W |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | X803002927 | DU PONT WA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT8K4S59115 |
WA D65146D |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| January 1, 2026 | 2075000710 | LACEY WA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8AV3M5T50201 |
WA C61419W |
| 392.5A2-IP | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o | Alcohol | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 2056001635 | SEATTLE WA | III | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXJ4S68463 |
WA D61343B |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | 2146000491 | GIG HARBOR WA | III | 1 | — | ORIENTAL FOODS AND GIFTS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8AV3M5T50201 |
WA C61419W |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| June 5, 2025 | 2082002106 | TUMWATER WA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXJ4S68463 |
WA D61343B |
| 392.4A-DOSU | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. | Drugs | ||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | 2086001745 | FEDERAL WAY WA | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV0H4S66585 |
WA C48680J |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| H MONT BELMONT CORP | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| ORIENTAL FOODS AND GIFTS | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
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