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DEPENDABLE HAWAIIAN EXPRESS INC

USDOT 530831 • DBA: DHX • 432 PACIFIC STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96817

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
530,831
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Hawaii
Phone
8088417311
Email
[email protected]; [email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
54
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
615,154
Physical Address
432 PACIFIC STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96817
Contact
Phone: 8088417311

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
91
Violations
134
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.9%
Driver OOS %
3.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
54
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
1
Jun
7
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 91 of 91 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 91 inspections

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Violation Summary (134 violations from 91 inspections)

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Violation Summary (134 violations from 91 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate1407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber90—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps713Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general415Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.126B-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28-WSWiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVE11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMADBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.201D-HMSPSHazmat shipping paper format incorrect104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202A2-HMSPSHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202A3-HMSPSHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202A4-HMSPSHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:382.501(a)382.501(a)11—Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.22(b)393.22(b)10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55A-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:171.2(c)Failing to comply with Hazardous Materials regulations when offering hazardous materials for transportation10—Hazardous Materials Compliance
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(g)(3)390.21T(g)(3)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.47vs nat'l 1.80
-0.33 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (91 inspections)

Showing 50 of 91

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Inspection History (91 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 5, 202687223781HONOLULU HIHILevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 27, 202687178871HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 26, 202687162045PEARL CITY HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11A1-LCHL, 393.95BNo
Jan 30, 202686935544HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 23, 202686890006WAIANAE HIHILevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 2, 202686724726HONOLULU HIHILevel 1UNKNOWN INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.45D-BNo
Dec 23, 202586649102HONOLULU HIHILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 25, 202586429820HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-HLLH, 396.3A1-BALACNo
Nov 14, 202586336721HONOLULU HIHILevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 7, 202586279861HONOLULU HIHILevel 1AJAX TRAIL INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.11A1-LRR, 393.55E-BNo
Nov 4, 202586242329HONOLULU HIHILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 24, 202586156108HONOLULU HIHILevel 1HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS11393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.5B-LYes
Oct 3, 202586055240HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45D-BNo
Oct 3, 202586055228HONOLULU HIHILevel 1HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1396.3A1-BALACNo
Sep 16, 202585798911HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 22, 202585573949HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.28-WSYes
Aug 13, 202585491955HONOLULU HIHILevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 29, 202585359328HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.95B, 393.9A-LIL, 396.5B-LYes
Jul 15, 202585230827HONOLULU HIHILevel 3BUSHOG/LOA INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Jun 25, 202585046006HONOLULU HIHILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 13, 202584660408KAPOLEI HIHILevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 29, 202584563647HONOLULU HIHILevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 22, 202584475873HONOLULU HIHILevel 4FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Apr 22, 202584475842HONOLULU HIHILevel 1BUSHOG/LOA INTERMODAL CHASSIS3393.9A-LLPL, 393.45D-B, 396.5B-LNo
Apr 1, 202584292085HONOLULU HIHILevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 25, 202584238092HONOLULU HIHILevel 1CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.9A-LLPL, 393.55E-BNo
Mar 21, 202584238090HONOLULU HIHILevel 1HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS3396.3A1-BALAC, 393.11A1-LRR, 393.55D1-BNo
Mar 11, 202584103148HONOLULU HIHILevel 1HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS6390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Feb 14, 202583890375HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.9A-LCLYes
Feb 10, 202583835453HONOLULU HIHILevel 1HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS4392.2-SLLSR, 393.126B-CIM, 393.207F-SLASYes
Jan 10, 202583595624HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.47A-BCLMADNo
Dec 16, 202483435405HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 10, 202483358722HONOLULU HIHILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 4, 202483325874HONOLULU HIHILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1-BALAC, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Nov 20, 202483212808HONOLULU HIHILevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 15, 202483179445HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSML, 393.207A-SAPPCBLMNo
Nov 4, 202483089872HONOLULU HIHILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 1, 202483064564HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 16, 202482927639HONOLULU HIHILevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK4172.201D-HMSPS, 172.202A2-HMSPS, 172.202A3-HMSPSNo
Oct 9, 202482876000HONOLULU HIHILevel 1UNKNOWN INTERMODAL CHASSIS5396.3A1-BALAC, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.95A1No
Sep 11, 202482637330HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.45D-BYes
Aug 26, 202482507098HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 13, 202482379280KAPOLEI HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11A1-L, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95BNo
Aug 1, 202482298858HONOLULU HIHILevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1382.501(a)Yes
Jul 24, 202482210237HONOLULU HIHILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 15, 202482137900HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 15, 202482137917HONOLULU HIHILevel 3UNKNOWN INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Jul 11, 202482101008HONOLULU HIHILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 11, 202482101086HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.9(a), 392.2, 393.95(b)No
Jul 2, 202482032678WAIANAE HIHILevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LCL, 393.55A-BNo
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

57 total · 14.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

HONOLULU HI63 · 9 OOS
SAND ISLAND - F19 · 3 OOS
WAIANAE HI3
KAPOLEI HI3
PEARL CITY HI1
CAMPBELL IND PARK & KAPOLEI1
WAIPAHU HI1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance117 · 12 OOS
Unsafe Driving6 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Hazardous Materials Compliance1

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
11
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 12, 2024HITOW00KALIHI1334 N NIMITZ HWY / 20' W OF WAIAKAMILO RD...X83329DHX
Jul 1, 2019HITOW00————
Mar 19, 2019HIINJURY04————
May 13, 2016HIINJURY01————
May 2, 2014HIINJURY01————
Aug 7, 2006HIINJURY01————
Jul 21, 2006HIINJURY01————
Mar 22, 2005HITOW00————
Mar 27, 2001HIINJURY01————
Aug 1, 2000HIINJURY01————
Apr 12, 1999HITOW00————
Nov 16, 1998HIINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in HI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 19, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
May 13, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 2, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 7, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 21, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 22, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 27, 2001
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 1, 2000
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 12, 1999
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 1998
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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