TRI STATE DISTRIBUTORS INC
SPOKANE, WA
Joins 35 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 2, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 7.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 12.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRI STATE DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT 2281066) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 7.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 12.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2281066/ As of: Oct 2, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 2, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.15% (better). n=65144 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 60 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.86% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (29 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 30 | |
| Kenworth | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 7 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Ftl | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.50 | 2 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.16 | 1 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88943845 | Sep 8, 2026 | MT | 2 | HAVRE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11B-CSRIGRR | No |
| 88352215 | Jul 7, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88182801 | Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-680 NB @ ANDRADE RD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8H5-HOSM | No |
| 87978871 | May 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87570167 | Apr 13, 2026 | MT | 2 | RAVALLI MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87458585 | Mar 31, 2026 | ID | 1 | LEWISTON ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87350498 | Mar 17, 2026 | WA | 3 | PORT ANGELES WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87348344 | Mar 16, 2026 | WA | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8A | No |
| 87231309 | Mar 2, 2026 | WA | 2 | MOUNT VERNON WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87147569 | Feb 23, 2026 | MT | 3 | PLAINS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87125558 | Feb 23, 2026 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87056142 | Feb 16, 2026 | MT | 3 | HAVRE MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87050422 | Feb 10, 2026 | WA | 3 | THORNTON WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86906830 | Jan 27, 2026 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86888427 | Jan 21, 2026 | WA | 1 | CLE ELUM WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
14 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 393.209E-SPSRLF, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86564719 | Dec 8, 2025 | MT | 2 | GREAT FALLS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86075574 | Oct 14, 2025 | UT | 1 | WOODRUFF UT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86039033 | Oct 9, 2025 | WA | 3 | REARDAN WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85964723 | Oct 1, 2025 | US | 1 | CITRUS HEIGHTS CA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85872123 | Sep 24, 2025 | CA | 3 | AUBURN AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85367094 | Jul 29, 2025 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85298809 | Jul 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85181801 | Jul 10, 2025 | CA | 2 | I-5 NB TO BOWMAN RD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8D7-HOSF, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84991070 | Jun 17, 2025 | CO | 1 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84830069 | May 27, 2025 | MT | 3 | PLAINS MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT2505116596 | Jul 11, 2025 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E691236 | Jul 14, 2017 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| HAVRE MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| PLAINS MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| MOUNT VERNON WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | 2 | 1 |
| AUBURN AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CONTRA COSTA BLVD OFF RAMP | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-5 NB TO BOWMAN RD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-680 NB @ ANDRADE RD | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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