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GOLDEN AXE INC
Nampa, ID
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3538809 · MC 1180751
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1180751 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1180751
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3538809
MC Number
MC-1180751
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 19, 2020
Authority Reinstated
May 12, 2025
Annual Mileage
485,654 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1224 1st St S Ste 103, Nampa, ID 83651
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shawn Blanchard
Officer 2
Sarah Montenegro
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X3NJ496952 | 9 | Passed |
| March 18, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X3NJ496952 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 8, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKYDP9X3NJ496952 | 1 | Passed |
| October 30, 2024 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH0LN224459 | 1 | Passed |
| September 3, 2024 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUGGLDR7HLHS7243 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| August 20, 2024 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUGGLDR7HLHS7243 | 5 | 2 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| August 20, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| September 3, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| August 20, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | 3 | Out of service |
| August 20, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| October 30, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 7 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| January 8, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| August 20, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 21 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
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Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N2693305 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3NJ496952 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGLDR7HLHS7243 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22MR052239 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN2693302 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN224459 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 11, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 9, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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