FLAME LLC
USDOT 3286499 • 121 49TH ST NW, AUBURN, WA, 98001
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1045362 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Contract Carrier | MC-1045362 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR4600000080 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR4600000080 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR4600000080 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-932264-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00798475 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 8, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DE24MOT02298600 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01226294 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01226294 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01226294 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01226294 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01226294 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1226294 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2020 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1226294 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2020 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1226294 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2019 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1226294 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 29, 2019 | Sep 8, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR4600000080 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR4600000080 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR4600000080 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-932264-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00798475 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | DE24MOT02298600 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01226294 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01226294 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01226294 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01226294 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1226294 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01226294 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1226294 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1226294 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2020 | Sep 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1226294 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1045362 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-1045362 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1045362 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-1045362 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1045362 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1045362 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1045362 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 15, 2025 | REVOKED | Oct 1, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 15, 2025 | REVOKED | Oct 1, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2024 |
| MC1045362 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2024 |
| MC1045362 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2023 |
| MC1045362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2023 |
| MC1045362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC1045362 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC1045362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2019 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 2025 |
| MC1045362 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2019 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 2025 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Oct 5, 2023 |
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
12 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (116 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 10 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5C2-IOOS | Intoxicating - Driver violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding intoxicating beverages. | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document 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:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(j) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DES MOINES | US 64/87 MILE MARKER 375 | ...162342 | FLAME FREIGHT |
| Nov 18, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENDALE | RT134/1900ft E of SAN FERNANDO RD | ...364528 | FLAME LLC |
| Nov 9, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5/900ft N of RT 126 | ...162434 | FLAME LLC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/500 FT S OF CHARTER WAY | ...235337 | FLAME LLC |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events