HONOLULU FREIGHT SERVICE
USDOT 105287 • 5301 2ND AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA, 98108
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-01 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | DCA1600120-06 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 2013070019 | ON FILE | Apr 12, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-01 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQRIGCAR07220001 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 457BQQRIGCAR07220001 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | DCA1600120-05 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | DCA1600120-03 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98307467 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 21337 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1993 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA-9268043 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 1977 | Jul 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-01 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-01 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-01 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | CARGO | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | CARGO | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | CARGO | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQ01RIOM0001048-00 | CARGO | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQRIGCAR07220001 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 457BQQRIGCAR07220001 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98307467 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | DCA1600120-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | DCA1600120-06 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | DCA1600120-05 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2013070019 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | GA-9268043 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 21337 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | FF-000267 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF000267 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2026 |
| FF000267 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 |
| FF000267 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Jan 19, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| FF000267 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Jan 19, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC817540 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 26, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC817540 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 26, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| FF000267 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2013 |
| FF000267 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | May 9, 2013 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
| MC817540 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER | GRANTED | May 2, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC817540 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 2, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC817540 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER | GRANTED | May 2, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC817540 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 2, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| FF000267 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 |
| FF000267 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Aug 17, 1993 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
| FF000267 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 1982 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
| FF000267 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1982 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
| FF000267 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Jun 20, 1978 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
| FF000267 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 1970 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(g)(3) | 390.21T(g)(3) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C11-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HONOLULU | S BERETANIA ST / 77' E OF ALAPA'I ST | ...527169 | HONOLULU FREIGHT SERVICE |
| May 1, 2024 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EWA BEACH | 52 H-1 EB / .25 MILE W OF EXIT 5 | ...527168 | HONOLULU FREIGHT SERVICE |
| Jan 16, 2023 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HONOLULU | KUHIO AVE / 9' W OF ROYAL HAWAIIAN AVE | ...453018 | HONOLULU FREIGHT SERVICE |
| May 27, 2017 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2015 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2013 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2013 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2005 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2004 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2004 | HI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2004 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2003 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2003 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2000 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2000 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 1998 | HI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events