Rpm Transportation Hawaii INC
Pearl City, HI
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
20
Power Units
13
Drivers
FMCSA since 1990 (36 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since May 1990. Based in Pearl City, HI, they operate a fleet of 20 power units with 13 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Power Only and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Rpm Transportation Hawaii INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Tractors | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Rpm Transportation Hawaii INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 13
MCS-150 Mileage: 220,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
13
Total Drivers
13
CDL Drivers
13
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC
29 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Hyundai Translead Trailers, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 15 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 8 TRUCK TRACTOR, 6 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 15 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 28% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 6 | 21% |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 20 | 69% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 3 | 10% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 7% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 3% |
| Monon | 1 | 3% |
| Loadcraft | 1 | 3% |
| Bertolini | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T30001 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| T30019 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| T29577 | HI | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| T30024 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| T30487 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| T30516 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| T28544 | HI | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| T30330 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| T29576 | HI | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| T29996 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| T30507 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| T30772 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| T29625 | HI | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 3932TR | HI | Hyundai Translead INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| T29997 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| T30517 | HI | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jun 2025 |
| T29621 | HI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| TR047D | HI | Hyundai Translead INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| T29584 | HI | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| TR911A | HI | Monon Trai INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 29)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
45
Inspections
24 months
24
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-14.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | HI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | HI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | HI | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 06/24/2026 | HI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | HI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | HI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | HI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | HI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | HI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/02/2026 | HI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/26/2026 | HI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/20/2026 | HI | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2026 | HI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/29/2026 | HI | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2025 | HI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 45 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2025 | HI | WAIPAHU, HI | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Rpm Transportation Hawaii INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Power Only and Box Truck.
Is RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC's authority currently active?
RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC been in business?
RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1990, making their authority approximately 36 years, 2 months old.
Where is RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC located?
RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC is physically located at 96-1379 WAIHONA STREET, PEARL CITY, HI 96782.
Roadside Inspection History 45 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC has been inspected 45 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in HI, US. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 7%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TB1-MC — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | HI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | HI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | HI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-30 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | HI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-07 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-12 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-12 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-03 | HI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-10 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-10 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-06 | HI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-05-22 | HI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 45 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
14 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for RPM TRANSPORTATION HAWAII INC, of which 2 (14%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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