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DONALD R HOLLISTER TRUCKING INC
DBA: Don R Hollister Trucking
Ridgefield, WA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 345984 · MC 217370
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-217370 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
42.9% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC217370
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TINCA7791081
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF013715
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
345984
MC Number
MC-217370
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 8, 1989
Authority Granted
May 9, 1989
Annual Mileage
789,991 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Ridgefield, WA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | OR | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OR5
WA3
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Grain / Hopper
4
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPB9X66R126518 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN1253484B000386 | 2 | 1 |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1F2532XYK501362 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPBEX31R873368 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X32R886652 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X56R126521 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPB0X16R133860 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDPP0X0GF114693 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wilson Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4WWBGB6BX6N609843 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125343CB000519 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125345CB000585 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN12534XCB000520 | 1 | — |
| Western | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | AS60260079 | CULVER OR | II | 10 | 1 | CASCADIA METALS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XKWDB9X56R126521 4WWBGB6BX6N609843 |
WA 26239RP WA 2346VQ |
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| November 14, 2025 | 2125000300 | MOSSYROCK WA | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3WKDPP0X0GF114693 5DN125343CB000519 |
WA 55079RP WA 86418AK |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | AP08170574 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | II | 1 | 1 | PACIFIC COAST SHREDDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN |
1XKWPB9X66R126518 UNKNOWN |
WA 40463RP WA 4509XP |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | 0935006689 | DU PONT WA | III | 1 | — | NAPSTEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RAVENS-MET |
1XKDPBEX31R873368 1R1F2532XYK501362 |
WA 80448RP WA 57480AH |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | 2125000180 | MOSSYROCK WA | III | 1 | — | NW FIBRE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWPB9X66R126518 5DN1253484B000386 |
WA 40463RP WA 7760TL |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 5, 2024 | AW43860092 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | III | 1 | 1 | PACIFIC COAST SHREDDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWPB9X66R126518 5DN1253484B000386 |
WA 40463RP WA 7760TL |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| November 21, 2024 | AW39010094 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | III | — | — | HOLLISTER, DONALD R TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWDB9X32R886652 5DN12534XCB000520 |
WA 36127RP WA 65708AK |
| September 27, 2024 | AM41780033 | PORTLAND OR | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWPB0X16R133860 5DN125345CB000585 |
WA 36095RP WA 87617AJ |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 8, 2024 | X761000163 | CASTLE ROCK WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PEERLESS D |
1XKDPBEX8YR848721 1PLE0483XMPL63639 |
WA 40987RP OR HV64422 |
| February 8, 2024 | AADY001924 | CASCADE LOCKS POE, OR | I | 6 | — | PACIFIC COAST SHREDDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WESE |
1XKWPB0X56R133859 — |
WA 36093RP WA 57482AH |
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC COAST SHREDDING | 3 | November 6, 2025 |
| NW FIBRE | 2 | December 13, 2024 |
| CASCADIA METALS, INC | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| NAPSTEEL | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
| HOLLISTER, DONALD R TRUCKING INC | 1 | November 21, 2024 |
| DON HOLLISTER TRUCKING | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
| NIPPON PAPER | 1 | January 2, 2024 |
| RSG | 1 | December 8, 2023 |
| WESTERN RECYCLING | 1 | October 10, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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