PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES INC
USDOT 3338795 • 10 AKERLEY BLVD UNIT # 11, DARTMOUTH, NS, B3B 1J4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1065286 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CFA05135007 | ON FILE | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CFA05135007 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CFA 05135007 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | BIPD/Primary | RIC057048177 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | BIPD/Primary | RIC057048177 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2019 | Oct 2, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CFA05135007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CFA05135007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CFA 05135007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RIC057048177 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RIC057048177 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 2, 2021 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1065286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC1065286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2024 |
| MC1065286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2023 |
| MC1065286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2021 |
| MC1065286 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 17, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(f) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (20 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Port Huron Twp | I69 | ...208381 | PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES INC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Coloma Twp | W I 94 | ...FR3100 | PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES INC |
| Oct 5, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I-94 EB | ...900944 | PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES INC |
| Jan 15, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I070KTA | ...NG8795 | PATHFINDER FREIGHTLINES |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records