POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC
USDOT 3418984 • 1020 A ST SE STE 7, AUBURN, WA, 98002
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-1104674 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Property Broker | MC-1104674 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY | SURETY | ACC006002241 | ON FILE | May 26, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7090200-01 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY | SURETY | ACC006002241 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7105400-00 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2651808 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2020 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02651808 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP60086A | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | GSB7600064 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | GSB7600064 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | May 26, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY | ACC006002241 | SURETY | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY | ACC006002241 | SURETY | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSB7600064 | SURETY | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSB7600064 | SURETY | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7105400-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2651808 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2022 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02651808 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP60086A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1104674 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2024 |
| MC1104674 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MC1104674 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1104674 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 8, 2020 | — | 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 • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 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 (26 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FIFE | WAPATO WAY E/PACIFIC HWY E | ...UY0194 | POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FEDERAL WAY | I-5*145.80 | ...318277 | POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Jun 2, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVERETT | I-5*192.66 | ...UY0138 | POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Mar 18, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD | I-5*127.00 | ...317782 | POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Jul 11, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATAC | I-5*151.40 | ...318295 | POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Sep 6, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | I-5*172.00 | ...317807 | POSEIDON DISTRIBUTION INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records