INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC, DOT #237481 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
1 of your 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Oregon on June 10.
Your latest, Washington on July 28, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 29 trucks and 14 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in PORTLAND, Oregon (USDOT #237481). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 89/100 (Low Risk), based on 19 recent inspection(s) and 12 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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89/100 Low Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 13 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 28, 2026, Washington. No violations.
- June 15, 2026, Washington. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45) and an insurance violation (49 CFR 387.301).
- June 10, 2026, Oregon. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55).
- May 20, 2026, Washington. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 13, 2026, Oregon. No violations.
- April 1, 2026, Washington. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows FF001430, operating authority, granted on December 17, 1996.
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC: PORTLAND, Oregon Trucking Company
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of PORTLAND, Oregon with USDOT number 237481. The company operates 29 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 89/100, classified as Low Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC has undergone 19 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 5.3%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 5.3%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC carries 12 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 28, 2026. Across 19 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 1 vehicle out-of-service violation.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 89/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 89 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Low Risk band.
Oregon Trucking Compliance: PORTLAND Area Carriers
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC falls under the Western Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 10). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 14 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 634,224 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 29 tractors, 64 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 14 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 7 involved a reported injury, and 18 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: GRAND AVE & IRVING ST, PORTLAND, OR on August 19, 2024.
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Washington (16), Oregon (3). The concentration in Washington is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 19 recorded inspections, INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's 5.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 5.3% driver out-of-service rate sits slightly below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-15 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-10 | OR | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-20 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-13 | OR | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-01 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-03 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-03 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-29 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-17 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC
What is INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's FMCSA safety rating?
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC (USDOT #237481) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 89/100 (Low Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC operates 29 power unit(s) and 14 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC based?
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in PORTLAND, Oregon, under USDOT number 237481.
What is INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 19 recent DOT inspection(s) and 12 recorded violation(s) for INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC (USDOT #237481), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC scores 89/100 (Low Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like INDEPENDENT DISPATCH INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile