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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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BRITTANY TRUCKING COMPANY INC
USDOT 1034430 · MC422618 · EIN 25-1896347 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
515 MONTGOMERY AVE STE 101, NEW CASTLE, PA, 16102
(724) 658-6692 · WILLIAM R PRESTON
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
81 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 238
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. — $4M BIPD · policy CPP128171A · eff 03/27/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance140 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance57 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Other5 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
PA36
OH12
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.19 | 0.19 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.34 | 1.40 | ≈11–15% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.81 | 0.81 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Ashtabula County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ashtabula County, OH 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 51% · Following / lane / reckless 49%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% · Tires 26% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 10 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.55E-B, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.005).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.143).
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
177.817A-HMSP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | NEW CASTLE CITY, PA | ✓ | ||
| 12/31/2025 | DENMARK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/18/2025 | WAYNE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/08/2025 | WEST SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2025 | BUTLER TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2025 | MUDDY CREEK TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle12 truck10 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM R PRESTON
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
2002-06-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDK TRUCK AND TRAILER INC | 3636233 | officer, phone | strong |
| BDK TRUCK AND TRAILER INC | 2907568 | officer, phone | strong |
| W R PRESTON TRUCKING | 520730 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: W R PRESTON TRUCKING (USDOT 520730, 1993).
Activity history (recent)
10/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
03/27/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP128171A
03/27/2025 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202400018311
03/27/2024 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202300018311
03/27/2023 — Insurance filed — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EX202300001806
03/27/2023 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202200018311
03/27/2022 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy EX202100001806
10/14/2021 — Insurance cancelled — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy PHPK2108077
03/27/2021 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy PHUB714603
03/27/2020 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1956476
03/27/2019 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy PHUB621491
03/27/2018 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1623349
03/27/2017 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy PHUB533461
03/27/2016 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1309732
03/27/2015 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1150065
03/27/2014 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E2-90-33
03/27/2014 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
CARGO · policy CPO9469897
03/27/2012 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9469897
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