VERN'S & SON INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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 Officer(s): CHRIS THOMAS (Company officer); DARRELL SMITH (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/717966/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12% vs peer median 15.8% (better). n=26096 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
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 →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 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 45 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.41% | 11.11% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VERN'S & SON INC is a motor carrier based in HERMISTON, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 717966. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 38 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
VERN'S & SON INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 38 drivers, based in Hermiston, OR. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.1% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 138% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (21) and OR (10), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
16.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 38 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,096 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Apr 28, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.77 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 3.79 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87699754 | Apr 28, 2026 | OR | 1 | WOODBURN OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 9A-LHLI | No |
| 87213427 | Mar 5, 2026 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 87174475 | Feb 24, 2026 | WA | 3 | ZILLAH WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87050431 | Feb 10, 2026 | WA | 3 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86699200 | Dec 30, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86561556 | Dec 9, 2025 | WA | 1 | VANCOUVER WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.11A1-LBL | No |
| 86559689 | Dec 9, 2025 | WA | 3 | KENNEWICK WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86433458 | Nov 25, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86410926 | Nov 25, 2025 | OR | 1 | LOWELL OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86393849 | Nov 18, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86229645 | Oct 30, 2025 | WA | 1 | KENNEWICK WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.106C1-C, 392.2-SLLFC | Yes |
| 85788834 | Sep 16, 2025 | OR | 1 | LOWELL OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85085535 | Jun 25, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84610297 | May 6, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84486623 | Apr 22, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84154389 | Mar 18, 2025 | OR | 1 | WOODBURN OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83817729 | Feb 7, 2025 | WA | 3 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83797108 | Feb 6, 2025 | OR | 1 | WOODBURN OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83686457 | Jan 22, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.209D-STPAL, 396.3A1-F, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Yes |
| 83457800 | Dec 20, 2024 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83265210 | Nov 26, 2024 | WA | 2 | KENNEWICK WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.102C2-C | No |
| 83129194 | Nov 12, 2024 | OR | 2 | WOODBURN OR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Navistar B
|
2 | 393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83047241 | Oct 30, 2024 | WA | 3 | KENNEWICK WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83009625 | Oct 25, 2024 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 82916641 | Oct 14, 2024 | WA | 1 | PLYMOUTH WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60C | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EG35292 | Sep 30, 2025 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2024300021 | Oct 16, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EB10537 | Feb 19, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2018300022 | Jul 12, 2018 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2017300005 | May 23, 2017 | OR | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2017300003 | Mar 3, 2017 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2012300011 | Sep 28, 2012 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA0002946145 | Jun 8, 2011 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2010300017 | Dec 7, 2010 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA0000513284 | Aug 19, 1998 | WA | 0 | 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 - Explain: | 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 |
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