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PONDER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

CarrierIntel Score: 72/100. 15 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 1785153MC 650604ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateKEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANYBENICIA, CA

COMPANY

Authority since
2008-07-11
MCS-150
2025-11-14 · 1,558,483 mi (2024)
Fleet
43 units · 6 trailers · 25 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
1,558,483 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
4563 E 2ND ST
BENICIA, CA 94510
Mailing
PO BOX 1427
BENICIA, CA 94510

CONTACT

Phone
7077487775
Email
jeff.saso@ponder-env.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JIM PONDER
Title
OWNER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Intermodal / Drayage
Cargo types
8
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersCoal / CokeGarbage, Refuse, TrashChemicalsOther: HAZARDOUS WASTE
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
219 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
12.3%
9 / 73 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

72
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 4 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
3 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 3 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
88% — 64 clean of 73 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
12.3% — driver OOS 2 insp., vehicle OOS 8 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
6 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-11-14

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

No crashes in the last 24 months
88% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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