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ORION FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Carson, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 792157 · MC 353428
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-353428 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Island Insurance Company Ltd
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 54 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 8, 2024; first granted May 5, 1999 (27 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC353428
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy T651104286
ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy X644976629
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BUI-011334
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$6,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
792157
MC Number
MC-353428
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 1999
Authority First Granted
May 5, 1999
Authority Reinstated
July 8, 2024
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
21750 Arnold Center Rd, Carson, CA 90810
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Lim
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
48
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
24th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
14 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 44 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 44 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 44 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 44 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
HI49
CA3
Fleet & Equipment (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~26
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Chassis / Incomplete
10
Container Chassis
8
Intermodal Chassis
7
Truck
3
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5WC9EH5JN903527 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5WC9EH5KN206439 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH2SN677937 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH9RN626302 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ4JN903526 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu NQR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W161R7902107 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Isuzu NQR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W166P7901340 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV3GDHL7241 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT7EDFY1026 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DV1GDHK6018 | 2 | — |
Show all 41 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0JN886040 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH6TN710892 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ9LN253093 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4V5W19DF2JN904351 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5WC9EHXSN672934 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu FVR | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 54DM6S1F4RSB03582 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu FVR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 54DM6S1F6RSB02157 | 2 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Intermodal Chassis | 145C402S8GL005461 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | 155364L | 1 | — |
| Aztec Prod | Intermodal Chassis | 1HZBG102XF1015229 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2NM031257 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8RM044052 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Monon | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 1NNC05326JM124499 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T380 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NK4HJ7X7RM339419 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T380 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 2NK4HJ7XXSM167912 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7NSNT9855 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402K3RJ095670 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S7ST005050 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S8WT012756 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412SXST012493 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 46 ft | 3H3C462S81T093411 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 49 ft | 3H3C492S1ST006922 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH8SN692748 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Isuzu FVR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 54DM6S1F2PSB50686 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Intermodal Chassis | 7H327057 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W162S7P04335 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W16XS7P04261 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC4626161024180 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | LV1GV40285S170960 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | LV1GV45235S105300 | 1 | — |
| Jindo | Intermodal Chassis | LV1GV45295S105222 | 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 (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | CS27001334 | KAPOLEI HI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DM6S1F4RSB03582 |
HI 853TYM |
| August 27, 2026 | CM17001271 | KAHULUI HI | I | — | — | ORION FREIGHT SERVICES | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDR7NSNT9855 |
HI T28918 |
| August 25, 2026 | CU42000999 | HONOLULU HI | I | 4 | 3 | CONSIGNEE: ALOHA FREIGHT FORWARDERS | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4WC9EH9RN626302 3H3C412S8WT012756 |
HI 859TXY HI TR170B |
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBB | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | CT31001164 | HONOLULU HI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5WC9EH5JN903527 |
HI GC450 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | CU42000991 | KAPOLEI HI | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK4HJ7XXSM167912 |
HI FA953 |
| August 11, 2026 | BP16003690 | HONOLULU HI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK JINDO |
4V4WC9EJ4JN903526 LV1GV45295S105222 |
HI 638TWG HI 8723TR |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | CQ41000769 | HONOLULU HI | I | 4 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TR |
4V4NC9EH0JN886040 145C402S8GL005461 |
HI 783TXP HI 7210TR |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA | OOSAir Disc Brake - Cracked / loose / missing lining or pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | CQ41000760 | KAPOLEI HI | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DM6S1F4RSB03582 |
HI 853TYM |
| July 17, 2026 | CQ41000748 | KAPOLEI HI | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W16XS7P04261 |
HI EZ633 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | BY39003073 | HONOLULU HI | III | — | — | CONSIGNEE: ALOHA FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC. | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK AZTEC PROD |
4V4WC9EH6TN710892 1HZBG102XF1015229 |
HI 326TYK TN U072265 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONSIGNEE: ALOHA FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC. | 4 | August 25, 2026 |
| ALOHA FREIGHT | 2 | November 10, 2025 |
| ALO180 | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| CAMBRO MANUFACTURING CO. | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| ALOHA FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC. (CONSIGNEE) | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| P P G | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| TIRE HUT | 1 | May 5, 2025 |
| RIDGE TOOL | 1 | January 27, 2025 |
| DIRECT MOP SALES INC | 1 | October 27, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 8, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 8, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 1, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 19, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Hudson Insurance Company | |
| June 1, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 14, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 14, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 4, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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