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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
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DOT 2117918Portland, OR

Permacold Engineering

DBA: Mechanical Contractor

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstatePortland, OR 97211

Permacold Engineering has a fleet of 3 power units and 4 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal namePermacold Engineering
DBAMechanical Contractor
DOT #2117918
MC #
CityPortland
StateOregon
ZIP97211
Authority age15 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/01/2025
Company officerSteve Jackson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
3
Power units
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
15 yr 3 mo
Since 2011

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

2945 NE ARGYLE, Portland, OR, 97211

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Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 100.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
100.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/16/2025WALevel III10OOS

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)·1v
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedFeb 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Permacold Engineering

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Permacold Engineering authorized to operate?

Permacold Engineering's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Permacold Engineering's safety record?

Permacold Engineering has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Permacold Engineering operate?

Permacold Engineering operates 3 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Permacold Engineering insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Permacold Engineering had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Permacold Engineering as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Permacold Engineering?

Permacold Engineering's DOT number is 2117918. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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