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VENEER CHIP TRANSPORT INC

2205 PACIFIC HWY EAST · Tacoma, WA 98424

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  • MC #155743
  • USDOT #235585 USDOT Active
  • 138
    Power Units
  • 152
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VENEER CHIP TRANSPORT INC is a Tacoma, WA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Washington. This company has 138 truck(s) in their fleet and 152 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-155743 and their USDOT number is 235585.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/11/2024 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/11/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 11,493,571 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Washington — 151 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 151 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: WA (151), MT (24), ID (23), OR (15), SD (7). Home base: Tacoma, Washington.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.3 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.69 70 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 6

Inspection Summary

  • 220
    Total
  • 132
    Clean
  • 88
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70B2-CDKPECoupling - Kingpin not properly engaged1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VENEER CHIP TRANSPORT INC
2205 PACIFIC HWY EAST
TACOMA, WA 98424
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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