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RAY POLAND & SONS INC
Kennewick, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 682999 · MC 681295
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-681295 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Indemnity Company
Safety
Not Rated
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC681295
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DT-810-526D6473-IND-09
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
682999
MC Number
MC-681295
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 28, 1997
Authority Granted
June 12, 2009
Annual Mileage
225,370 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
503 W Columbia Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dennis Poland
Officer 2
Candy Thornhill
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 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
WA5
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford LT9501 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDZW96K5VVA45184 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH455VJ4D1019506 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1S9CS5331TL189825 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNALD17LPLJ0250 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAXDV9KPKU3443 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMALD16FPGM0766 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBPDV6SPVV8194 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | 2109008028 | KENNEWICK WA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDV6SPVV8194 |
WA D93536F |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 2049000770 | KENNEWICK WA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAXDV9KPKU3443 |
WA C13692P |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 0813001529 | KENNEWICK WA | II | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KKMALD16FPGM0766 1S9CS5331TL189825 |
WA C10501C WA 9261LR |
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 2049000378 | PASCO WA | I | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GB3CZC88DF204532 |
WA B74865Y |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 21, 2024 | 1158004050 | GRANDVIEW WA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LANDOLL CORPORATION |
5KJNALD17LPLJ0250 1LH455VJ4D1019506 |
WA C58174R WA 1310XW |
| 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 26, 2024 | 0813000702 | KENNEWICK WA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDZW96K5VVA45184 |
WA C02404J |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 14, 2024 | 2049000205 | PASCO WA | I | 17 | 6 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNPUBLISHE |
1GB6CZB64AF112665 5UCPU27288A000436 |
WA B91062R WA 8121UT |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 20, 2023 | 0813000023 | KENNEWICK WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST TRAIL KING |
5KJNALD14HPJG5431 1TKD04336JW046874 |
WA C01096J WA 04288AC |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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