Energy Source — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
1 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Donald Hicks
DBA
Energy Source
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
3503 W Claerwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone
(509) 735-3592
Power units
1
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 1 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 1 inspections on record
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver-only |
Most recent 1 of 1 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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