PAHOA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 547546 • 38151 GROESBECK HWY, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48036
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHP 8200028-00 | ON FILE | Aug 5, 2013 | Aug 5, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-4265L121-TIL-09 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2010 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHP 8200028-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2013 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K69720 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2009 | Sep 25, 2013 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K69720 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2009 | Aug 5, 2013 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 98500256 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L63727 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L63727 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002801 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2006 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002065 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002065 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2005 | Jun 20, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2005 | Jun 22, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 35 MS ZU6295 K3 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2005 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002065 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002065 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSHN00002065 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00002064 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2005 | Jul 22, 2005 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2029831 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2029831 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2005 | Jul 22, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 944611 06618388 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 1994 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 940211 06375832 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 1994 | Jun 8, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | WHP 8200028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K69720 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2013 | Sep 25, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | WHP 8200028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2013 | Aug 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K69720 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2013 | Aug 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-4265L121-TIL-09 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2010 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L63727 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 98500256 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2009 | Jun 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L63727 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002801 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 35 MS ZU6295 K3 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2006 | Jun 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2006 | Jun 20, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002065 | CARGO | Aug 10, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002065 | CARGO | Aug 10, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2029831 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2005 | Jul 22, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2005 | Jul 22, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002065 | CARGO | Jul 15, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002065 | CARGO | Jul 15, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002065 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2029831 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 944611 06618388 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00002064 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 940211 06375832 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2005 | Jun 8, 2005 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC271323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 |
| MC271323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 |
| MC271323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2007 |
| MC271323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2007 |
| MC271323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2006 |
| MC271323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2006 |
| MC271323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2005 |
| MC271323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2005 |
| MC271323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC271323 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 11, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC271323 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 11, 1994 | — | 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
33 states • 243 inspections
Violation Summary (96 violations from latest 100 of 243 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 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-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:387.7F | 387.7F | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (243 inspections)
Showing 50 of 243
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | E I 94 | ...LL9160 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 6, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE TWP | N I 75 | ...KK0058 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 17, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VINTON | I-10 | ...342246 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| May 3, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHFIELD | W I 696 | ...KK0067 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 6, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TWP | ULRICH | ...137469 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 9, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CADDO MILLS | NOT REPORTED | ...866739 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 21, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR SHORES | W I 94 | ...NY8638 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 15, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIKESTON | US 61 | ...JM0257 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEVILLE | I-696 | ...127357 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 26, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTFORD TWP | I 94 | ...LM5360 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACOMB TWP | HALL | ...326382 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 24, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | I-275 | ...898785 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GALESBURG | MONMOUTH BLVD | ...498729 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHFIELD TWP | S US 23 | ...904599 | PAHOA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events