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Freight Carrier · Sitka, AK

SAMSON MARINE FREIGHTWAYS INC

329 HARBOR DRIVE STE 212 · Sitka, AK 99835

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(907) 747-8559 Tap to call

MC #176438
USDOT #257123 USDOT Active

42
Power Units
46
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SAMSON MARINE FREIGHTWAYS INC is a Sitka, AK freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alaska. This company has 42 truck(s) in their fleet and 46 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-176438 and their USDOT number is 257123.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2026 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 150,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Driveaway/Towaway
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Mobile Homes
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Grain, Feed, Hay
Garbage/Refuse
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction
Water Well

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: AK (2). Home base: Sitka, Alaska.

Safety Record

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

2
Total
2
Clean
0
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 2

391.11B5-DENDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions.1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

SAMSON MARINE FREIGHTWAYS INC
329 HARBOR DRIVE STE 212
SITKA, AK 99835

Mailing Address

SAMSON MARINE FREIGHTWAYS INC
6702 WEST MARGINAL WAY, SW
SEATTLE, WA 98106

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