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Freight Carrier · Clinton Township, MI

PAHOA EXPRESS INC

Name: PAHOA EXPRESS INC
Address: 38151 GROESBECK HWY, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48036, US
Telephone: (586) 465-5599

38151 GROESBECK HWY · Clinton Township, MI 48036

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #271323
USDOT #547546 USDOT Active

97
Power Units
67
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PAHOA EXPRESS INC is a Clinton Township, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 97 truck(s) in their fleet and 67 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-271323 and their USDOT number is 547546.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,987,411 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Safety Record

30 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.04 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.73 44 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

183
Total
114
Clean
69
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 15

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× OOS×1 SW 6
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 7

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PAHOA EXPRESS INC
38151 GROESBECK HWY
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48036

Mailing Address

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 15

Hours of Service 7

Unsafe Driving 8

Vehicle Maintenance 29

Locations

Location on Map

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