OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC
FMCSA Live Status
Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 947
- Drivers · CDL
- 1,120 · 1,120
- Annual miles
- 53.4M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 77 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| Tractors | 870 | 0 | 0 | 870 |
| Trailers | 2779 | 0 | 0 | 2779 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (09-27-2022) · 4 yr old
- Registered
- 06-01-1974 (52 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 06-16-2025 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- DAN VANDER POL
- Officer
- TOM SANCHEZ
Cargo
- High-Risk Cargo
- General Freight
Note: "General Freight" is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about 1.6× that of similar fleets.
Similar fleets: for-hire fleets of 500+ trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Per truck, fleets like this one are expected to crash about 0.5× as often as the median active fleet of 500+ trucks.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Fatal crashes5 crashes with 6 fatalities in 24 months (most recent Jul 23, 2026).Ask: the accident register and loss runs for these crashes.
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Injury crashes13 crashes with 14 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Drivers put out of service4 out-of-service violations against drivers: 3 hours of service, 1 medical certificate (Dec 2024 – Jul 2026).Ask: driver supervision and dispatch practices.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 147 of 424 violations (35%). Brake or light defects led to 55 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Hazmat violations13 hazmat violations, 1 out of service.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.6% vs 22.3% national; driver 0.6% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
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Dangerous driving: 15
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Excessive speeding: 25
Track record
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
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| Crashes | 0.032 | 0.022 |
| Inspections | 0.56 | 0.63 |
| Violations | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Critical violations | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: 500+ power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
424 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert332 · 77 OOSBrakes 147 · Lights 106 · Tires 17 · Wheels & hubs 17 · Cargo securement 11 · 34 more
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Unsafe driving No alert59 · 0 OOSSpeeding 26 · Reckless / lane 21 · Phone use 4 · Seat belt 3 · Other 5
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Hours of service No alert17 · 3 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 14 · Over hours limit 2 · False log 1
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Driver fitness No alert3 · 1 OOSNo valid CDL 2 · Medical certificate 1
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
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Hazmat13 · 1 OOS
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
24 months-
Aug252026OregonInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jul242026WashingtonProperty damage onlyDawn, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Jul232026OregonFatal · 1 deathDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.In the newsMan dies in crash involving two semi-trucks on Hwy 26 near SandyKPTV · Jul 27, 2026
Why this link: FMCSA crash report OR2026420122 (Oregon State Police) lists OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC’s truck in this crash. This third-party news report covers a crash with the same date, place and number of deaths, matched automatically. It may not name OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC and doesn't establish fault. Wrong article?
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Jul232026OregonFatal · 1 deathDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.In the newsMan dies in crash involving two semi-trucks on Hwy 26 near SandyKPTV · Jul 27, 2026
Why this link: FMCSA crash report OR2026420122 (Oregon State Police) lists OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC’s truck in this crash. This third-party news report covers a crash with the same date, place and number of deaths, matched automatically. It may not name OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC and doesn't establish fault. Wrong article?
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Jul82026CaliforniaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jul22026OregonProperty damage onlyDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun182026CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun102026CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Feb92026NevadaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Jan302026CaliforniaInjury · 2 people hurtDaylight, fog, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Nov202025OregonInjury · 1 person hurtIce road, dark - not lighted, rain, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Oct242025CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, one-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Sep52025NevadaInjury · 1 person hurtDawn, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Aug22025CaliforniaFatal · 1 deathDark - lighted, one-way trafficway not divided.
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Jul222025CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, one-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Jun232025OregonFatal · 1 deathDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May12025OregonInjury · 1 person hurtDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Mar32025WashingtonInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, dark - lighted, rain, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Feb52025NevadaInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, dark - not lighted, rain, two-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Dec102024ArizonaFatal · 2 deathsDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Oct102024ArizonaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight.
About “In the news”: these links go to third-party news reports that FRED Score matched automatically to FMCSA crash records — same date and place, with a truck or bus involved, and the same number of deaths or, for a crash that released hazardous materials, the release — and checked a second time before showing. A link doesn't mean this motor carrier caused the crash: FMCSA crash reports don't assign fault, and news coverage can be incomplete or wrong. FRED Score doesn't verify or endorse what the articles say.
55 more in the FMCSA records below.
5 of the 63 crashes were fatal.
13 of the 63 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026- Liability (BIPD)
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primary $1,000,000 + excess $4,000,000 (total $5,000,000) · National Interstate Insurance Companyon record since Sep 1, 2026 · FMCSA minimum $1,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Sep 20191 other liability filing also on file
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
- Broker or forwarder bond
- $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) · American Alternative Insurance Corporation since Aug 25, 2026
- 2 liability insurers on FMCSA's record, 1 change: Protective Insurance Company → National Interstate Insurance Company (Sep 2026)
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
- FMCSA notice served Sep 8, 2026 (suspension effective Oct 8, 2026); the authority stayed active. FMCSA's new registration system launched May 14, 2026 and has recorded some insurance suspensions and requirement changes in error; confirm with the insurer or motor carrier before acting.
- FMCSA notices resolved in time: 3
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since Sep 12, 2011)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
25 filings and 14 authority events since 1981 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Sep 8, 2026FMCSA suspension notice for the operating authority, effective Oct 8, 2026the authority stayed activeFMCSA's new system
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Sep 8, 2026FMCSA suspension notice for the broker authority, effective Oct 8, 2026the authority stayed activeFMCSA's new system
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Sep 1, 2026National Interstate Insurance CompanyLiability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Sep 1, 2026National Interstate Insurance CompanyLiability (excess) · $4,000,000 over $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Aug 25, 2026American Alternative Insurance CorporationBroker bond (BMC-84) · on file · on filereceived Sep 16, 2026 for an effective date of Aug 25, 2026FMCSA's new system
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Oct 28, 2025FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 10, 2025cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2025Protective Insurance CompanyLiability bond (BMC-82) · $75,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Sep 1, 2021Protective Insurance CompanyCargo bond (BMC-83) · ended Oct 8, 2026 · cancellation notice took effect61 months in forceFMCSA's new system
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Sep 1, 2021Protective Insurance CompanyBroker bond (BMC-84) · ended Oct 8, 2026 · cancellation notice took effect61 months in forceFMCSA's new system
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Sep 1, 2021PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.Liability bond (BMC-82) · ended Oct 22, 2025 · superseded by the same policy50 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 24, 2021FMCSA revocation notice for the broker authority, dropped Aug 30, 2021opened after UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Sep 19, 2021)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 23, 2021FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Aug 30, 2021opened after UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Sep 19, 2021)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2020UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Cargo bond (BMC-83) · ended Sep 1, 2021 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Sep 19, 2021 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2020UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Broker bond (BMC-84) · ended Sep 1, 2021 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Sep 19, 2021 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2020UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $3,000,000 · ended Sep 1, 2021 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Sep 19, 2021 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2020GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $2,000,000 over $3,000,000 · ended Sep 1, 2021 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Sep 30, 2021 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2019UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Cargo bond (BMC-83) · ended Sep 1, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2019UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Broker bond (BMC-84) · ended Sep 1, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2019UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $3,000,000 · ended Sep 1, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 1, 2019GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $2,000,000 over $3,000,000 · ended Sep 1, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective Nov 1, 2020 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 20, 2019FMCSA revocation notice for the broker authority, dropped Sep 3, 2019opened after PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Sep 14, 2019)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 19, 2019FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Sep 12, 2019opened after PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Sep 14, 2019)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 1, 2013PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.Broker bond (BMC-84) · ended Sep 1, 2019 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Sep 14, 2019 came after the replacement; 71 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 12, 2011Broker authority grantedL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 26, 2011PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.Broker bond (BMC-84) · ended Oct 1, 2013 · superseded by the same policya cancellation notice effective Nov 27, 2013 came after the replacement; 25 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
- California 494
- Washington (HQ) 87
- Oregon 41
- Nevada 37
- Idaho 20
- Arizona 18
- Utah 5
- Federal inspectors 4
12% of inspections were in its home state.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (947 power units: 947 filed, 439 seen roadside in 24 months).
We'd expect a typical fleet of 947 power units this active to have about 17.0 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 92 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 30.7 a year) — about 1.8× a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 27.9 over the next 12 — about 1.6× the typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
- 5 inspections with no out-of-service result
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB Property| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 55 | 0.59 | |
| HOS Compliance | 14 | 0.10 | |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.01 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 201 | 2.63 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-25 – 31-OCT-24) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.