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Vitaliy Ponkratov

Happy Valley, OR

DBA: LUCKY WAY EXPRESS

DOT# 1236558 | MC# 507711 | FMCSA since 2004 (22 yrs)

Vitaliy Ponkratov is an active motor carrier based in Happy Valley, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1236558 and MC 507711. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.

USDOT
1236558
MC
507711
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Operation
Interstate
Based in
Happy Valley, OR
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
5
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0% (nat'l 22.9%)
Safety rating
Not rated
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Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026

92

Trust Score

Healthy

FMCSA data ↓

1

Power Units

1

Drivers

FMCSA since 2004 (22 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

What this FMCSA record shows

  • Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2027 (set by USDOT 1236558's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed October 9, 2025.
  • Registered with FMCSA in April 2004, about 22 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
  • Reported 47,681 fleet miles in 2024, about 47,700 miles per power unit.
  • 261 other USDOT registrations list Happy Valley, OR as their physical address.

Equipment

What Vitaliy Ponkratov runs, and the government record each item comes from (3 of its VINs decoded):

  • Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
  • Straight Truck Seen at inspections 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 1 0 0 1
Trailers 1 0 0 1

Authorized Cargo Types

Vitaliy Ponkratov is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

General Freight Intermodal Containers

Operations Scope

Interstate, beyond 100 miles — 1 driver

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 47,681 miles (2024)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by VITALIY PONKRATOV

2 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 13, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Extreme Trailers Llc, Kenworth, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks seen at inspections
2
Trailers
1
OOS (24 mo)
1
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
SEMI-TRAILER 1 33%
STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 33%
TRUCK TRACTOR 1 33%
Trailers (1 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 1
Trailer makes
Unknown 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 1 trailer
Body type
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 1
Length
53 ft 1
Axles
2 axles 1
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Extreme Trailers Llc 1 33%
Kenworth 1 33%
Freightliner 1 33%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

Vehicles, VINs & license plates (3)

VIN Plate State Year / make Type Inspections Last seen
1E9AA5323K1588260 HV57447 OR 2019 Extreme Trailers Llc Semi-trailer 6 Aug 2026
1XKWD49X0LR403129 RP31439 WA 2020 Kenworth Straight Truck 2 Aug 2026
1FVXFB001DDBX4254 RP12945 WA 2013 Freightliner Truck Tractor 4 Feb 2026

Plates registered in 2 states: WA (2) · OR (1)

Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
1E9AA5323K1588260 SEMI-TRAILER
2019 Extreme Trailers Llc EXTREME TRAILERS LLC
Last seen Aug 2026 · 6 insp · 0 OOS
1XKWD49X0LR403129 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2020 Kenworth W9 Series
ISX / X15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Aug 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS
1FVXFB001DDBX4254 TRUCK TRACTOR
2013 Freightliner Coronado
Last seen Feb 2026 · 4 insp · 1 OOS

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 — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.

Dispatch Services in OR

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

✅ Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked Contract authority (Feb 2007).

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

"On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Safety Performance

A

Excellent

Clean safety record

O Trucking Safety Grade

5

Inspections

24 months

2

Violations

Total found

1

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 6.3%

✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 22.9%

✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)

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
08/13/2026 CA Walk-Around 0 ✓
04/05/2026 CA Full 0 ✓
02/20/2026 CA Full 0 ✓
11/04/2025 CA Walk-Around 0 ✓
10/08/2025 WA Driver Only 2 1

24-month inspection window. Updated daily.

Violation Breakdown

2 Total Violations 5 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Out-of-service orders issued 1 across 5 inspections

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.

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 91X GWP82358A $1 Million 09/25/2010
View Insurance History (8 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN606567 09/29/2008 11/20/2008 CANCEL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN606567 07/20/2009 09/25/2010 TERM/REPL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA02419201 03/05/2008 09/25/2008 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA00431701 05/17/2007 08/22/2007 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA00431701 02/07/2007 05/17/2007 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA02419201 09/25/2007 03/05/2008 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 481042 02/07/2006 02/07/2007 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 453941 02/07/2005 02/07/2006 CANCEL

Updated daily.

Recent Changes

Legal Name
Aug 19, 2026
LUCKY WAY EXPRESS → VITALIY PONKRATOV
State
Aug 19, 2026
WA → OR
City
Aug 19, 2026
VANCOUVER → HAPPY VALLEY
Safety Grade
Jul 27, 2026
B → A

Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.

Is Vitaliy Ponkratov Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public government records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee.

Our read on this carrier
No Red Flags Found
We didn't find any major fraud or legitimacy red flags for this carrier in public FMCSA and Treasury data. This is not an endorsement — always verify authority and insurance before booking.
✓ Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.
Roadside safety record looks normal (20% off-road)
20% of roadside inspections ended in an "out-of-service" order — at or below the ~21% national average.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does VITALIY PONKRATOV operate?

VITALIY PONKRATOV's equipment on government records: Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).

Is VITALIY PONKRATOV's authority currently active?

VITALIY PONKRATOV currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

When is Vitaliy Ponkratov's next MCS-150 update due?

Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2027 (set by USDOT 1236558's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed October 9, 2025.

What is Vitaliy Ponkratov's safety record?

It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.

92 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Healthy

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority Insurance filing on record No reportable crashes (24 mo) Few vehicle inspections to judge Driver OOS 0.0% (national 6.3%)

Roadside Inspection History 5 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

VITALIY PONKRATOV has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, WA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 20%) 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 390.19B2-BIENNIAL — 1 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-08-13 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2026-04-05 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0 —
2026-02-20 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0 —
2025-11-04 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0 —
2025-10-08 WA Level 3 · Driver-only 2 OOS · 1

Most-Cited Violations

Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.

390.19B2-BIENNIAL
FMCSA violation 390.19B2-BIENNIAL
1
times
392.9BA-INACTIVE
FMCSA violation 392.9BA-INACTIVE
Out of Service · 1×
1
times

FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs

FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 6 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.

BASICFMCSA measureInspections with a violationAcute/critical violation
Unsafe Driving 0 0 No
Hours-of-Service 0 0 No
Driver Fitness 0 0 No
Controlled Substances 0 0 No
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 No

A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.

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