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LIH EXPRESS LLC
Hermiston, OR
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 4442976
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
55.6% OOS · 10 inspections on record
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. 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
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4442976
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 23, 2025
Annual Mileage
34,250 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
80576 Sagebrush Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838-1183
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Samantha Hernandez
Cargo Types
Fresh ProduceGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
55.6% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th 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
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 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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 16, 2026 | MT | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OR6
WA3
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
7
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8DSFE3753 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUNGLDR5CSBS3227 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 28 ft | 1PLE02823SPF18561 | 1 | — |
| Strick Com | Semi-trailer | 1S11S828XLG331481 | 1 | 1 |
| Star | Semi-trailer | 1S9F50301JS026997 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC503X6B656043 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1T9SC5340GB656350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1T9SC5341SB656396 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1T9SC5342AB656096 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1T9SC5342KB656195 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1T9SC5348EB656254 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40X6BJ277447 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 2181000459 | PLYMOUTH WA | II | 7 | 4 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
1FUNGLDR5CSBS3227 1T9SC5344DB656248 |
OR YAKN311 OR HU77834 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | AW43420413 | UMATILLA OR | I | 10 | 3 | SKONE & CONNORS PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STAR |
1FUNGLDR5CSBS3227 1S9F50301JS026997 |
OR YAKN311 OR HW14149 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | X803003666 | LAKEWOOD WA | II | 10 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COM WABASH |
3AKJGLDR8DSFE3753 1S11S828XLG331481 1JJV281X7LL143175 |
OR YAKN307 WA 27832AK WA 27831AK |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 2127002458 | ELLENSBURG WA | II | 1 | — | NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PEERLESS PEERLESS |
3AKJGLDR8DSFE3753 1PLE02823SPF18561 1PLE02825SPF18562 |
OR YAKN307 WA 2121TU WA 2123TU |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | AP42810818 | UMATILLA OR | I | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
3AKJGLDR8DSFE3753 1T9SC5342AB656096 |
OR YAKN307 OR HU52840 |
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 2080002167 | PLYMOUTH WA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
3AKJGLDR8DSFE3753 1T9SC503X6B656043 |
OR YAKN307 OR HU96608 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | AP42810812 | UMATILLA OR | I | 6 | 3 | LAMB WESTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
3AKJGLDR8DSFE3753 1T9SC5340GB656350 |
OR YAKN307 OR HV05268 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | AW43530277 | UMATILLA OR | II | 2 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
1XKDP40X6BJ277447 1T9SC5348EB656254 |
OR YAKQ544 OR HU82075 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | AW43830297 | UMATILLA OR | II | 7 | 6 | LAMB WESTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
1FUNGLDR5CSBS3227 1T9SC5341SB656396 |
OR YAKN311 OR 97902 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| December 6, 2025 | AW43820218 | UMATILLA OR | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRINITY TRAILER MFG., INC. |
1FUNGLDR5CSBS3227 1T9SC5342KB656195 |
OR YAKN311 OR HV46921 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAMB WESTON | 2 | April 8, 2026 |
| SKONE & CONNORS PRODUCE | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORP | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
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