Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
18 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1737910 · MC-636509
PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC
18 power unitsavg 4.8 yrRegional · 4 statesBELLINGHAM, WA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-636509 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
61Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 18 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 125 inspections.
Operating authority1818 yr active
since 2008Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo16.716.7 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 2007–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?
Is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC safe to load? PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1737910, MC-636509) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BELLINGHAM, WA, operating 18 power units and 22 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 125 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PGPACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC 88
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Safety
125 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 16.7% (24-mo)66 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 1.1% (24-mo)94 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
11.1% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈2.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
- Registered power units
- 18
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 94
- Annualized
- ≈47 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈2.6 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving27
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance9
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance8 · 3 OOS
- 393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance5 · 4 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance5 · 5 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance4 · 2 OOS
- 391.11 Driver not qualifiedDriver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance2
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance2
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance2 · 1 OOS
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 7 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+5 earlier
Harco National · 08–10
Great West · 18–23
Sentry Select · 23–25
20082026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
8 insurer eras · collapsed from 12 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Mar 2025 → May 2026 | $750k | 2 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2023 → Mar 2025 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Mar 2018 → Apr 2023 | $750k | 2 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2017 → Mar 2018 | $750k | 1 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Mar 2016 → Mar 2017 | $750k | 1 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Mar 2015 → Mar 2016 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Sep 2010 → Sep 2011 | $750k | 1 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | Sep 2008 → Sep 2010 | $750k | 3 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 18
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 20
- Trailers (towed)
- 61
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2025
Newest model yr
2007
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 4 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed44
US statesInspections · 24 mo9494
CA busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
BELLINGHAM, WA
Top corridor
CA ⇄ WA
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 39 trucks also ran under 21 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 1543578USDOT 3215188USDOT 3927167USDOT 3519641USDOT 3767493USDOT 3573009USDOT 3957806USDOT 3830000Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (85 trucks · 57 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 1543578USDOT 2916546USDOT 3228187USDOT 3556095USDOT 4437041USDOT 3407131USDOT 3565994USDOT 3767493
Shares a company officer with other carriers
gurdeep dhadda — 2 carriers: USDOT 1543578
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)1818
Observed (24 mo)2020
Shared w/ other carriers8585
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 1313 E MAPLE STREET SUITE 232, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (206) 858-8450
- kiran@pgtrans.net
- Web domain
- pgtrans.net
Registration
- Officer
- Gurdeep Dhadda
- USDOT / docket
- 1737910 · MC-636509
- First registered
- 02/14/2008
- Last MCS-150
- 07/15/2025 · 1,227,346 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 03/04/2010
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1737910, and its motor carrier number is MC-636509.
Is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 125 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC operates 18 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC based?
PACIFIC GATEWAY TRANSPORT INC is based in BELLINGHAM, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.