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HOUSER FAMILY LLC
Lynden, WA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 16.7% of 12 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% 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 & Authorized · DOT 4093459 · MC 1559908
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1559908 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
23.8% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 16.7% of 12 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% 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
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1559908
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00454687
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4093459
MC Number
MC-1559908
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 21, 2023
Authority Granted
July 19, 2023
Annual Mileage
240,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1718 Main St, Lynden, WA 98264-9293
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Houser
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
23.8% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
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
9 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 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
AZ4
OR3
TX3
WA3
MT2
CA1
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK25PN45058 | 13 | 4 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K2784703 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25338U423806 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHCPR9PC069949 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPAZYB1PP423797 | 3 | — |
| 1996 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532U3TL343632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627YB093924 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XXXJ814718 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6AV26PX21637 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBGXCSBC0383 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVA5327XL116470 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVA5329YL200131 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVA532X1L203674 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XRM041548 | 1 | 1 |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN0000000000 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 2063002079 | OUTLOOK WA | II | 1 | — | MILNE FRUIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY |
2HSFHCPR9PC069949 1UYVS2532K2639343 |
WA RP21931 WA 46743AM |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 4396Q60HSB | NM, NM | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK25PN45058 1UYVS2537K2784703 |
WA RP28694 WA 18699AC |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | CV44377320 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 1 | — | LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK25PN45058 1UYVS2537K2784703 |
WA RP23659 WA 18699AC |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 1932005466 | YULEE FL | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK25PN45058 1UYVS2537K2784703 |
WA RP23659 WA 18699AC |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | AW40830450 | HUNTINGTON OR | III | 2 | — | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6AV26PX21637 1GRAA0627YB093924 |
OR RP28590 WA 00067AL |
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | AP43450691 | EMIGRANT HILL OR | III | — | — | FORTUNE GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY |
1FUJA6CK25PN45058 UNKNOWN0000000000 |
WA RP23659 WA 00068A4 |
| April 7, 2026 | V262303450 | IH37 SB THREE RIVERS SCALE, TX | II | 5 | — | HOUSER FAMILY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK25PN45058 1UYVS25338U423806 |
WA RP26257 WA 00068AL |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 5617000993 | CASA GRANDE AZ | II | 1 | — | PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSFHCPR9PC069949 1GRAA0627YB093924 |
WA RP21931 WA 00067AL |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | U743502103 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 8 | — | PORTLAND BOTTLING COMPANY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPAZYB1PP423797 1UYVS25338U423806 |
WA RP23172 WA 00068AL |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.209B-STWL | Steering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 7, 2026 | NEZF003621 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | I | 1 | — | FRESHPRO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK25PN45058 1UYVS2537K2784703 |
WA RP26257 WA 18699AC |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MILNE FRUIT | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| FORTUNE GROWERS | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| PORTLAND BOTTLING COMPANY | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| FRESHPRO | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| ALASKAN BREWING CO | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| WACO WORK TOOLS DC | 1 | July 24, 2025 |
| ABBOTT | 1 | May 7, 2025 |
| GARBER FARMS | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| CALIXTRO DISTRO | 1 | January 14, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 19, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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