VERN'S & SON INC

VERN'S & SON INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 38 drivers, based in Hermiston, OR. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 14.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

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OOS mixed vs peers Driver 6.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 12.0% (better, peer 15.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →

On file

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — VERN'S & SON INC (USDOT 717966)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 6.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 12.0% (better, peer 15.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims.

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/717966/
As of: Sep 20, 2026
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USDOT 717966 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated Company officer: DARRELL SMITH Company officer 2: CHRIS THOMAS Produce Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in HERMISTON, OR

FMCSA census as of Sep 20, 2026 · Sources · Freshness

TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12% vs peer median 15.8% (better). n=26291 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Field change history →

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 717966

In FMCSA records since Dec 8, 1997 (~28y)

Company officer DARRELL SMITH

Company officer 2 CHRIS THOMAS

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Cargo carried

Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products

Fleet size 38 units

Drivers 38

Annual mileage 275,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (541) 567-4773

Email: [email protected]

Physical

2410 SE KELLI BLVD

HERMISTON, OR 97838

Mailing

PO BOX 1059

HERMISTON, OR 97838

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 717966

In FMCSA records since Dec 8, 1997 (~28y)

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 275,000 mi

Safety Rating Satisfactory

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.0% vs 23.4% -11.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 6.7% vs 6.7% +0.0 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.70 vs 1.80 -1.10

Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.5%

FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	8	0	0
Trailers	8	0	0
Trucks	30	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 10 crashes →

	6–12 months	12–24 months	Total
Fatalities	0	0	0
Injuries	0	0	0
Tow-away	1	1	2
Crash reports	1	1	2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 46 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	27	27	0
OOS inspections	2	3	0
OOS percentage	7.41%	11.11%	—
National average	6.7%	23.4%	4.4%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

12.0%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes (24m)

10 all-time

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles

Risk intelligence

VERN'S & SON INC had 27 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 14.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.

Inspection profile

27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in WA (19) and OR (8).

Violation profile

14.8% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (30.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 38 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 12.0% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 26,291 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

6.7%

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 26,291 same-size peers

Verdict

Riskier than peers

Delta +6.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

12%

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

15.8%

Median across 26,291 same-size peers

Verdict

Safer than peers

Delta -3.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (26 months)

2023-09 2026-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Washington (WA)	19	3	15.8%	Feb 24, 2026
Oregon (OR)	8	1	12.5%	Aug 18, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
International		30
Freightliner		8
Utility		2
Ford		1
Navistar B		1
Unknown		1
Volvo		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	2	—	0.75	1	—	Sep 14, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Sep 14, 2026
Hours of Service	0	—	0.00	0	—	Sep 14, 2026
Unsafe Driving	2	—	0.36	0	—	Sep 14, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	12	—	4.15	4	—	Sep 14, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
88749827	Aug 18, 2026	OR	1	—	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y138376 · 1HTEUMMM3SS420649	1	396.17C-PI	No
87699754	Apr 28, 2026	OR	1	WOODBURN OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y133222 · 1HTMMMML3HH449125	1	9A-LHLI	No
87213427	Mar 5, 2026	OR	3	CASCADE LOCKS OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y133222 · 1HTMMMML3HH449125	1	383.23A2-LCDLN	Yes
87174475	Feb 24, 2026	WA	3	ZILLAH WA	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK WV BA539925 · 1FT8W4DT0NEF22070	0	—	No
87050431	Feb 10, 2026	WA	3	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127052 · 1HTMMMMM5HH576967	1	392.2-SLLDL	No
86699200	Dec 30, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127052 · 1HTMMMMM5HH576967	0	—	No
86561556	Dec 9, 2025	WA	1	VANCOUVER WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y128139 · 3HAMMMML3FL742353	2	393.9A-LSLI, 393.11A1-LBL	No
86559689	Dec 9, 2025	WA	3	KENNEWICK WA	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127048 · 1FVACWDU3CDBD9194	0	—	No
86433458	Nov 25, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR T585089 · 3HAMMMMM5FL719147	0	—	No
86410926	Nov 25, 2025	OR	1	LOWELL OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y138238 · 1HTEUMMM5SS420720	0	—	No
86393849	Nov 18, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR T585089 · 3HAMMMMM5FL719147	0	—	No
86229645	Oct 30, 2025	WA	1	KENNEWICK WA	FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR CA 9G26607 · 3AKGGLD56FSGC1490	2	393.106C1-C, 392.2-SLLFC	Yes
85788834	Sep 16, 2025	OR	1	LOWELL OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y138238 · 1HTEUMMM5SS420720	0	—	No
85085535	Jun 25, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127054 · 1HTMMMMM1JH714333	0	—	No
84610297	May 6, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127053 · 1HTMMMMM7JH096595	0	—	No
84486623	Apr 22, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127050 · 3HAMMMMM3FL719146	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
84154389	Mar 18, 2025	OR	1	WOODBURN OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y133222 · 1HTMMMML3HH449125	0	—	No
83817729	Feb 7, 2025	WA	3	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y133198 · 3HAEUMMM2KL277877	1	396.17C-PI	No
83797108	Feb 6, 2025	OR	1	WOODBURN OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y128672 · 3HAMMMMM0GL149799	0	—	No
83686457	Jan 22, 2025	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127045 · 1FVACWCT47HX40607	4	393.209D-STPAL, 396.3A1-F, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL	Yes
83457800	Dec 20, 2024	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127052 · 1HTMMMMM5HH576967	1	396.17C-PI	No
83265210	Nov 26, 2024	WA	2	KENNEWICK WA	VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR OR YAKA809 · 4V4MC9EH5FN191989	1	393.102C2-C	No
83129194	Nov 12, 2024	OR	2	WOODBURN OR	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK Ticket: Navistar B OR Y128672 · 3HAMMMMM0GL149799	2	393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI	No
83047241	Oct 30, 2024	WA	3	KENNEWICK WA	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127045 · 1FVACWCT47HX40607	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
83009625	Oct 25, 2024	WA	1	GRANDVIEW WA	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK OR Y127052 · 1HTMMMMM5HH576967	1	393.95A4-EEUS	No

Recent Crashes (10 rows)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
WA000EG35292	Sep 30, 2025	WA	0	Yes	No	Tow
OR2024300021	Oct 16, 2024	OR	0	Yes	No	Tow
WA000EB10537	Feb 19, 2021	WA	0	Yes	No	Tow
OR2018300022	Jul 12, 2018	OR	0	Yes	No	Tow
OR2017300005	May 23, 2017	OR	2	Yes	No	Injury
OR2017300003	Mar 3, 2017	OR	0	Yes	No	Tow
OR2012300011	Sep 28, 2012	OR	1	Yes	No	Injury
WA0002946145	Jun 8, 2011	WA	0	Yes	No	Tow
OR2010300017	Dec 7, 2010	OR	1	Yes	No	Injury
WA0000513284	Aug 19, 1998	WA	3	Yes	No	Injury

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
GRANDVIEW WA	WA	13	2
WOODBURN OR	OR	5	0
KENNEWICK WA	WA	4	1
CASCADE LOCKS OR	OR	3	2
LOWELL OR	OR	2	0
CASCADE LOCKS POE	OR	1	0
HERMISTON OR	OR	1	0
WASHINGTON COUNTY MCSAP	OR	1	0
CASHMERE WA	WA	1	0
OTHELLO WA	WA	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.2	Violation of Local Laws	Unsafe Driving	4	0
393.60(c)	Windshield - Damaged or Discolored	Vehicle Maintenance	2	0
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	Vehicle Maintenance	2	0
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	Driver Fitness	1	1
387.301(a)	Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38	General/Admin	1	0
390.17	Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain:	General/Admin	1	0
391.41(a)	Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.	Driver Fitness	1	0
391.41(a)(1)	391.41(a)(1)	Driver Fitness	1	0
392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	Unsafe Driving	1	0
392.82(a)(1)	Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV	Unsafe Driving	1	0

Related Records

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Field change history

Field change history
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