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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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COLE VENTURES INC
USDOT 1015156 · EIN 52-1340719
1650 PLEASANT PLAINS RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21409
(410) 974-0397 · FRANCES COLE
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
26 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 166
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving86 pts
Vehicle Maintenance50 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MD54
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.25 | 1.25 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.27 | 0.29 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.52 | 0.56 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Anne Arundel County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Anne Arundel County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 33% · Speeding 33% · Phone / texting 23%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 67%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTL, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle4 other3 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
FRANCES COLE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2002-03-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & K CONSTRUCTION | 1015162 | 1 VINs | strong |
| LIGGETT GROUP LLC | 237812 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
03/29/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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