PDM TRANSPORTATION INC, DOT #570527 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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4 of your 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently New Mexico on September 8.
Your latest, New Mexico on October 25, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 19 trucks and 19 drivers.
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PDM TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in FONTANA, California (USDOT #570527). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 59/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 44 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 4 inspections of 39 in the last 24 months, most recently September 8. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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59/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 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.
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 25, 2026, New Mexico. No violations.
- Oct. 22, 2026, California. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24) and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47).
- Oct. 21, 2026, New Mexico. No violations.
- Sept. 13, 2026, Arizona. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.22).
- Sept. 8, 2026, New Mexico. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- Aug. 28, 2026, Texas. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC278157, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on February 9, 2000.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Great West Casualty Co.'s, effective September 30, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC: FONTANA, California Trucking Company
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet operating out of FONTANA, California with USDOT number 570527. The company operates 19 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, PDM TRANSPORTATION INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 59/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for PDM TRANSPORTATION INC carries 44 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 25, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 8 vehicle out-of-service violations.
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 59/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for PDM TRANSPORTATION 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. 59 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
California Trucking Compliance: FONTANA Area Carriers
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC falls under the Western Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 09). 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
PDM TRANSPORTATION 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.
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 18 drivers); intrastate beyond 100 miles (1 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: 2,293,565 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: 19 tractors, 48 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 19 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.
Intrastate driver count: 1. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving PDM TRANSPORTATION INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 6 involved a reported injury, and 20 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: 33.824634 / -117.993426, ANAHEIM, CA on November 27, 2024.
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across California (20), New Mexico (15), Arizona (8). The concentration in California is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How PDM TRANSPORTATION INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: PDM TRANSPORTATION INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-22 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-21 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-13 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-08 | NM | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-28 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-16 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-09 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-07 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-05 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about PDM TRANSPORTATION INC
What is PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's FMCSA safety rating?
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #570527) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 59/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, PDM TRANSPORTATION INC operates 19 power unit(s) and 19 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is PDM TRANSPORTATION INC based?
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in FONTANA, California, under USDOT number 570527.
What is PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 44 recorded violation(s) for PDM TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #570527), 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 PDM TRANSPORTATION INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
PDM TRANSPORTATION INC scores 59/100 (Elevated 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 PDM TRANSPORTATION 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: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile