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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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GRANT COUNTY MULCH INC
USDOT 1025201 · MC116518 · EIN 55-0665714 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
181 MULCH DRIVE, PETERSBURG, WV, 26847-7635
(800) 749-7451 · JANIE M BERG
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 14.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
44 / 44
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 173
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO — $750K BIPD · policy Q05 7440017 · eff 05/24/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate14.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance136 pts
Unsafe Driving22 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Other9 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 10 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD11
WV8
VA4
PA3
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.65 | 0.65 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.60 | 0.14 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.22 | 3.85 | ≈52–56% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.32 | 0.32 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% · Tires 28% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 18%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 100%
393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.165).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | FREDERICK, MD | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer23 truck9 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JANIE M BERG
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
44
Registered since
2002-05-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J BERG TRUCKING INC | 293598 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| PALLET RECYCLING LLC | 795384 | strong | |
| EZ HAULS LLC | 3158562 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LG TRANSPORT LLC | 3788850 | 2 VINs | medium |
| M & M TRANSPORTATION LLC | 968308 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2025)
05/24/2020 — Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q05 7440017
05/24/2020 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy Q05 7440017
08/28/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/02/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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