Petersen Brothers Inc
USDOT 856431 · MC-380585 · Sumner, Washington · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Petersen Brothers Inc is a corporation based in Sumner, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 33 drivers, which ranks it #98 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 14 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 80.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, garbage / refuse, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Petersen Brothers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 856431 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-380585 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2008 E Valley Highway E, Sumner, WA 98390 |
| Phone | (253) 863-8136 |
| First registered | Feb 18, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 856431.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 99 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.43 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 9.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 244,290 miles reported for 2024 – about 3,214 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 22 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Petersen Brothers Inc | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 80.0% | 20.5% | 15.8% | 291% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 0.8 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 14 | 14 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 37 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Petersen Brothers Inc?
Petersen Brothers Inc is registered with USDOT number 856431 and operating authority MC-380585.
How many trucks does Petersen Brothers Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (11 tractors, 65 straight trucks) and 99 trailers, with 33 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 19, 2025).
Where is Petersen Brothers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sumner, Washington 98390.
What is the out-of-service rate of Petersen Brothers Inc?
Over 24 months, 80.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.