GARNET TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2804140 • 1515 29TH ST NW, PUYALLUP, WA, 98371
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-936991 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002526 | ON FILE | Nov 27, 2024 | Nov 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71003537 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101401 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101401 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101401 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101401 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2022 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9100554 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2021 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62426 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2021 | Nov 27, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62426 00 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2020 | Jan 11, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51968 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51968 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51968 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP45574A | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP45574A | NAME CHANGED | Nov 27, 2018 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8238250 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8238250 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8238250 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS070248 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2016 | Jun 9, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS057840 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2015 | Nov 30, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002526 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003537 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101401 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101401 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100554 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62426 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2021 | Nov 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62426 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51968 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51968 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51968 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45574A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45574A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8238250 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8238250 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8238250 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS070248 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2017 | Jun 9, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS057840 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-936991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-936991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2025 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2024 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2023 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2023 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2023 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2022 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2021 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2020 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2020 |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 |
| MC936991 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 9, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC936991 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2018 |
| MC936991 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 15, 2018 | REVOKED | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC936991 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 25, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 19, 2017 |
Out-of-Service Orders (3)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2023 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Mar 23, 2017 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Sep 14, 2018 |
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
5 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LFTSO | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (42 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EVERETT | SR-99 MP 050.60 | ...FG5529 | GARNET TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 18, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events