PACIFIC TRANSFER LLC
HONOLULU, HI
PACIFIC TRANSFER LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 66 power units and 52 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Honolulu, HI. Across 95 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 18.9% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with FIRST INSURANCE CO. OF HAWAII LTD., and operating authority is active for common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.30%) · Vehicle 23.3% (worse, peer 17.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. Details →
- Broker bond/trust on file · BMC-84 surety bond TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA · BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust — not BIPD liability insurance Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 FIRST INSURANCE CO. OF HAWAII LTD. · 91X Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PACIFIC TRANSFER LLC (USDOT 189377) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.30%) · Vehicle 23.3% (worse, peer 17.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. On file: • Broker bond/trust on file · BMC-84 surety bond — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA · BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust — not BIPD liability insurance • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FIRST INSURANCE CO. OF HAWAII LTD. · 91X • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/189377/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 23.3% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=15291 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing · 1 bond/trust
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2019-07-18 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceFIRST INSURANCE CO. OF HAWAII LTD.Policy effective Jan 1, 2015
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Operating AuthorityMC881506ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 197 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 95 | 95 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.95% | 75% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
PACIFIC TRANSFER LLC had 95 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 18.9%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 6.0.
95 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in HI (91) and US (4).
18.9% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (22.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 10 times, 5 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 66 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 52 drivers; Kenworth, International, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,291 ACTIVE carriers operating 33–99 power units (±50% of this carrier's 66 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (37 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | — | 5.50 | 6 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (197 rows) View all 197 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89017590 | Sep 16, 2026 | HI | 2 | HONOLULU HI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.126B-CIM | Yes |
| 88990277 | Sep 11, 2026 | HI | 1 | HONOLULU HI | — | 5 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 88893880 | Sep 2, 2026 | HI | 1 | KAPOLEI HI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS | No |
| 88826617 | Aug 26, 2026 | HI | 3 | HONOLULU HI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88826486 | Aug 25, 2026 | HI | 1 | HONOLULU HI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 88750562 | Aug 18, 2026 | HI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 88628810 | Aug 5, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45D-B, 396.5B-L, 393.47A-BCLMAD | No |
| 88617078 | Aug 4, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88573912 | Jul 29, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LSML | No |
| 88375225 | Jul 8, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.47A-BCLMAD | Yes |
| 88370897 | Jul 8, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 88370807 | Jul 8, 2026 | HI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88307568 | Jul 1, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 88182412 | Jun 17, 2026 | HI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88105813 | Jun 9, 2026 | HI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88105768 | Jun 9, 2026 | HI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87991389 | May 27, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LRR, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 87848806 | May 13, 2026 | HI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87773079 | May 5, 2026 | HI | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87720549 | Apr 29, 2026 | HI | 1 | HONOLULU HI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 3A1-BOS, 55E-B, 53B-B | Yes |
| 87707388 | Apr 28, 2026 | HI | 1 | HONOLULU HI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87658691 | Apr 22, 2026 | HI | 1 | HONOLULU HI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 2-SLLSR, 5B-L, 45D-B | No |
| 87534265 | Apr 8, 2026 | HI | 3 | HONOLULU HI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87331039 | Mar 18, 2026 | HI | 3 | HONOLULU HI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87331036 | Mar 18, 2026 | HI | 1 | HONOLULU HI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI23-0486623 | Dec 29, 2023 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI18-0396627 | Oct 18, 2018 | HI | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI18-0129571 | Apr 5, 2018 | HI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| HI17-0453380 | Dec 1, 2017 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI16-0165378 | Apr 25, 2016 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI14-0463882 | Dec 17, 2014 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI13-0236096 | Jun 29, 2013 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI13-0234861 | Jun 28, 2013 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI13-0201609 | Jun 3, 2013 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI12-0358912 | Oct 1, 2012 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI11-0419614 | Nov 18, 2011 | HI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| HI10-0399336 | Nov 8, 2010 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI08-0322997 | Aug 29, 2008 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI08-0305852 | Aug 16, 2008 | HI | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| HI06-0247273 | Jun 22, 2006 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI06-0215510 | May 31, 2006 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI05-0182881 | May 6, 2005 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI03-0456303 | Nov 13, 2003 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI03-0069037 | Feb 20, 2003 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI01-0450115 | Nov 21, 2001 | HI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| HI01-0091013 | Mar 7, 2001 | HI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| HI97-0175955 | May 6, 1997 | HI | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 1 PDF available)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2019 | MC881506-C | Original MC Certificate | Transfer | Original MC Certificate → |
| Sep 24, 2014 | MC881506-B | Original MC Certificate | Transfer | Metadata only |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST INSURANCE CO. OF HAWAII LTD. | FTA 6410397 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106149074 | 84 | — | Sep 17, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU HI | HI | 119 | 24 |
| KAPOLEI HI | HI | 9 | 1 |
| HONOLULU HI | US | 6 | 1 |
| WAIANAE HI | HI | 4 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 5 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC881506
common · ACTIVE · MC
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FIRST INSURANCE CO. OF HAWAII LTD.
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
84 policy on file
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197 inspections
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22 reportable crashes
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