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LOWER48TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: Lower 48 Transportation
La Center, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4179978 · MC 1609170
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2024
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1609170 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
18.8% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on September 6, 2024; first granted July 9, 2024 (2 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1609170
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00439135
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4179978
MC Number
MC-1609170
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 15, 2024
Authority First Granted
July 9, 2024
Authority Reinstated
September 6, 2024
Annual Mileage
101,245 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
206 W 13th Way, La Center, WA 98629
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kelvin Jones
Officer 2
Christopher Paul Alexander Miersma
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
18.8% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
47th 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
7 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA8
WY5
WV2
AK1
CA1
CO1
and 3 more states
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Utility Trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 43 ft | 46UFU4329R1280857 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL6RG191288 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFLXRG346096 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 38 ft | 46UFU3829N1251789 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL2RG138514 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | — | 4C9KC5033NC546099 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 0967761519 | TRINIDAD CO | III | 4 | — | JD FIELDS HDM SPIRALWELD MILL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1XKYD49X6PJ232755 13N2532C6G1512266 |
OR TEMP2755 OK DX7544 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | U806201346 | GARRISON MT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNFLXRG346096 46UFU3829N1251789 |
OR YASV278 OR HW00095 |
| August 19, 2026 | TBSJ000193 | WY, WY | I | — | — | NUCOR INSULATED PANEL GRP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNFLXRG346096 46UFU3829N1251789 |
OR YASV278 OR HW0095 |
| July 22, 2026 | U574202216 | BROADUS MT | I | — | — | OLD CASTLE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNFLXRG346096 46UFU4329R1280857 |
OR YASV278 OR HV81028 |
| June 2, 2026 | PCDO001687 | WY, WY | I | — | — | EQUIPMENT SHARE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNFLXRG346096 46UFU3829N1251789 |
OR YASV278 OR HW00095 |
| February 12, 2026 | X775000686 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNDL6RG191288 46UFU4329R1280857 |
OR YASQ737 OR HV81028 |
| February 9, 2026 | 1663460003 | MONUMENT CO | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNDL6RG191288 46UFU4329R1280857 |
OR YASQ737 OR HV81028 |
| November 13, 2025 | PTRR002798 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE, WY | I | 3 | — | ADVENTURER MFC INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNDL6RG191288 46UFU4329R1280857 |
OR YASQ737 OR HV81028 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | 2020000716 | GRANDVIEW WA | I | 2 | — | ADVENTURER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNDL6RG191288 46UFU4329R1280857 |
OR YASQ737 OR HV81028 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | AP39320588 | WYETH OR | III | — | — | YORK INTERNATIONAL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3C7WRNFLXRG346096 46UFU3829N1251789 |
OR YASV278 TX 8282J96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JD FIELDS HDM SPIRALWELD MILL LLC | 1 | October 6, 2026 |
| NUCOR INSULATED PANEL GRP | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| OLD CASTLE | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| EQUIPMENT SHARE | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| ADVENTURER MFC INC | 1 | November 13, 2025 |
| ADVENTURER | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| YORK INTERNATIONAL | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| KMI SCOTTSDALE | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
| ADVENTURE MANUFACTURING | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| OVERSIZE LOAD | 1 | February 12, 2025 |
| TOPS | 1 | January 27, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Household Goods |
| September 6, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 3, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 9, 2024 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 23, 2024 | DISMISSED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| February 23, 2024 | Inactive DISMISSED | Motor Carrier of Household Goods |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 30, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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