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GEM INC
DBA: Direct Automotive Dist
Spokane, WA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 820139
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
28.6% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
820139
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 21, 1999
Annual Mileage
358,904 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3200 E Trent Bldg #4, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Ellis
Officer 2
Dillon Ellis
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | AW43420420 | UMATILLA OR | I | 1 | — | ARGINORTHWEST | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFB5PDUB9468 |
WA RP02253 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | X805007810 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC7SDWC7062 |
WA RP23994 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | 3193006450 | POST FALLS ID | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC7SDWC7062 |
WA RP23994 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | 0762000386 | RITZVILLE WA | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT3FDGR1471 |
WA RP04882 |
| May 16, 2025 | 0813001043 | KENNEWICK WA | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFB5PDUB9468 |
WA RP02253 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 15, 2025 | S780000166 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | — | — | CARRIERR | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6H9FM437120 |
WA 48913RP |
| January 16, 2025 | 2757001732 | POST FALLS ID | II | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6H9FM437120 |
WA 48913RP |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| November 15, 2024 | 2077000306 | ROSALIA WA | III | — | — | HIGH COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT3FDGR1471 |
WA RP04882 |
| August 28, 2024 | 3472005915 | INKOM ID | I | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFB3RDVJ2707 |
ID KW1024 |
| 390.3E-NONCDL | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in a CMV that does not require a CDL | |||||||||
| May 24, 2024 | 0813000474 | KENNEWICK WA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFB5PDUB9468 |
WA RP02253 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARGINORTHWEST | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| CARRIERR | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| HIGH COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE | 1 | November 15, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA7
ID3
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6H9FM437120 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT3FDGR1471 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFB5PDUB9468 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7SDWC7062 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFB3RDVJ2707 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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