- Contract authority is currently revoked as of Nov 22, 2023 · Docket MC631723.
- Common authority is currently revoked as of Nov 22, 2023 · Docket MC631723.
GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC
RENTON, WA
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in RENTON, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1723489. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 11 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract, Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 11 drivers, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Renton, WA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 73% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, CIMC, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 106,936 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 9, 2012 to Jul 30, 2012 (21 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87058842 | Feb 12, 2026 | WA | 2 | LACEY WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86399755 | Nov 20, 2025 | WA | 2 | TUMWATER WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 83643933 | Jan 16, 2025 | WA | 3 | ISSAQUAH WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81372583 | Apr 10, 2024 | WA | 3 | BELLINGHAM WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80935881 | Feb 22, 2024 | WA | 2 | BURLINGTON WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.60(c) | Yes |
| 80808155 | Feb 6, 2024 | WA | 2 | SELAH WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.126B-CIM, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2SLSNC | Yes |
| 80634582 | Jan 16, 2024 | WA | 3 | FEDERAL WAY WA |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80454764 | Dec 19, 2023 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 80319112 | Dec 5, 2023 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79778742 | Sep 27, 2023 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79105466 | Jul 7, 2023 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 78406186 | Apr 19, 2023 | WA | 1 | wa-sc26--federal-way-northbound |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 393.209(d), 393.53(b), 393.78 | Yes |
| 78332175 | Apr 11, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc77---kelso | — | 4 | 392.2 | No |
| 78296762 | Apr 5, 2023 | WA | 3 | NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000ED88945 | Aug 11, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA000ED42857 | Mar 15, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA000EB87444 | Nov 4, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA000EA95954 | Jan 5, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA000E941436 | Jul 6, 2019 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | MC631723-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 16, 2012 | MC631723-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 28, 2008 | MC631723-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN412091 | 91X | Oct 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP25929A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2016 | Oct 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP25929A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0012589 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP99359A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CHARTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | CCCICR1402881 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CHARTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | CCCICR1402881 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 21 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 9, 2012 to Jul 30, 2012 | |||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52012A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2008 | Jul 9, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52012A | CARGO | Jan 7, 2008 | Dec 11, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Oct 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Dec 1, 2023
-
Nov 22, 2023
-
Nov 20, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Nov 20, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Dec 6, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Oct 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
-
Dec 11, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Oct 1, 2013
-
Oct 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Oct 29, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHARTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
-
Sep 30, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CHARTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
-
Jul 16, 2012
-
Jul 16, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Jul 16, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Jul 9, 2012insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Jul 9, 2012insurance gapCoverage gap: 21 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 30, 2012)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOW WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| BELLINGHAM WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| BURLINGTON WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| FEDERAL WAY WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| ISSAQUAH WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| LACEY WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 | WA | 1 | 0 |
| SELAH WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
| TUMWATER WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
Washington carriers
All carriers based in Washington
-
Renton carriers
Carriers based in Renton, WA
-
Stations in Washington
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC631723
Contract · REVOKED · MC
-
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
CHARTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
-
14 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
5 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Is GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC had? ▾
What is GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC based? ▾
Does GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC operate? ▾
Has GUIDANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC had any crashes? ▾
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.