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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD
USDOT 1033744 · MC438283 · EIN 32-0014409 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2681 STATE ROUTE 47 EAST, BELLEFONTAINE, OH, 43311
(937) 592-9951 · BRENT WILLIAMSON
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40.9% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 337
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 50-749141-01 · eff 06/26/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance272 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 110 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
OH16
IN9
KY7
TN4
MD1
AL1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.26 | 3.40 | ≈37–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.34 | 6.63 | ≈76–80% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Tires 61% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (1 OOS) · Brakes 15% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 48 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Seat belt 41%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 75%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55D2-B, 393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.755).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
393.47E
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | WHITEWATER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/17/2025 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/17/2024 | CRITTENDEN, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer22 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRENT WILLIAMSON
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
2002-06-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LTD | 774374 | 4 VINs | strong |
| DEPENDABLE COATING SOLUTIONS INC | 3138693 | officer | strong |
| KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPEDITE LLC | 1222383 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
| BRENT WILLIAMSON | 2232135 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| KCE LEASING LTD | 1558354 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
06/26/2020 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 50-749141-01
06/26/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN503062
05/21/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN503062
06/26/2006 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL930046
05/30/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/22/2006)
07/28/2005 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN362409
06/26/2005 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN362409
09/30/2004 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 448437
09/30/2004 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN362409
08/16/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/10/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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