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OUTDOOR CREATIONS INC
Anderson, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 635661 · MC 940148
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-940148 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cna Insurance Companies
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC940148
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
CNA Insurance Companies
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 4020165862
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
635661
MC Number
MC-940148
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 1996
Authority Granted
November 16, 2015
Annual Mileage
233,461 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2250 Barney Road, Anderson, CA 96007
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Puhlman
Officer 2
Deanna L. Puhlman
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
4 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | OR | — | — | 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
CA13
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 45 ft | 5DN114526HB001129 | 7 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND18MDMY1900 | 6 | — |
| 2004 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 46 ft | 1E1H5X2894RK33945 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR3NLND9139 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Western Construction Components | Dump · 32 ft | 1W9103226HW172887 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR1JSJM4210 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR5MDMU0582 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9THXKN904869 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | UF9S001503 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBHDR3NLND9139 1E1H5X2894RK33945 |
CA ZP37687 CA 4XN3220 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | N91G007043 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | II | — | — | OUTDOOR CREATIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJGND18MDMY1900 5DN114526HB001129 |
CA YP02153 CA 4PS8965 |
| October 29, 2025 | N91G006852 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | 2 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBHDR3NLND9139 1E1H5X2894RK33945 |
CA ZP37687 CA 4MD3475 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 8, 2025 | UDYB000696 | SR-273 NOF WHITEHOUSE DRIVE, CA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS |
3AKJGEDR1JSJM4210 1W9103226HW172887 |
CA ZP37688 CA 4PM2064 |
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | ND5A008331 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBHDR3NLND9139 1E1H5X2894RK33945 |
CA ZP37687 CA 4MD3475 |
| August 27, 2025 | NEGR004168 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES, CA | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
4V4NC9THXKN904869 5DN114526HB001129 |
CA YP02053 CA 4PS8965 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | N91G006286 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBHDR3NLND9139 |
ID TEMP |
| April 6, 2025 | UB4I004449 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 1 | — | OUTDOOR CREATIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJGND18MDMY1900 5DN114526HB001129 |
CA YP02153 CA 4PS8965 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| March 6, 2025 | NDZ5005411 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJGND18MDMY1900 5DN114526HB001129 |
CA YP02153 CA 4PS8965 |
| January 13, 2025 | UEGH000389 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3AKJGNDR5MDMU0582 1E1H5X2894RK33945 |
CA YP54084 CA 4MD3475 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 16, 2015 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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