PACIFIC OCEAN LINES INC
USDOT 2291980 • 4903 RIDGEFIELD CIRCLE, FAIRFIELD, CA, 94534
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-782645 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 20, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001758 | ON FILE | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71002886 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22100866 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP73507 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP73507 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN219185 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005004-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005004-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2015 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN145548 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN084263 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2012 | Apr 21, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN084263 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 16, 2012 | Jun 24, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001758 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71002886 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100866 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73507 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73507 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN219185 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005004-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005004-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN145548 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN084263 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN084263 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2015 | Apr 21, 2015 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2024 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2023 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2022 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2021 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2021 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2017 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2016 |
| MC782645 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2015 |
| MC782645 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 2012 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 99 inspections
Violation Summary (147 violations from 99 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126(b) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(a)(3) | 390.19(a)(3) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7B-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFAM | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPES | Tires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1IIIB-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form not in specified grid form and/or in duplicate for each 24 hour period. Date | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(g)(3) | 390.21T(g)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(f) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (99 inspections)
Showing 50 of 99
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.202906/-120.810270 | ...BL6426 | PACIFIC OCEAN LINES INC |
| Jun 28, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | BYRON HWY/80ft S of MARSH CREEK RD | ...HD8361 | PACIFIC OCEAN LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records