HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/570527-pdm-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- MC437689 is also listed on another company recordPDM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 2229593, added Nov 19, 2011). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2229593, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC437689: filed under USDOT 2229593, not this record
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (909) 574-7035, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC278157, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC437689 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2229593. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC278157 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF003797 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 |
| Surety Bond | MC437689 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | — | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION Policy 20130916489 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 33 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 36 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 5 | 65.2% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 30.4% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.3% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Anaheim, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 570527 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC278157, MC437689 |
| Legal name | PDM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 2,293,565 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 29, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 16, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PDM TRANSPORTATION INC
What does PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC278157: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PDM TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
MC437689, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PDM TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 570527. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (909) 574-7035, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC278157, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (909) 574-7035
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC Review Broker |
Fontana, CA | 2229593 | MC437689 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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