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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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CONTRANS FLATBED GROUP GP INC
USDOT 1041297 · MC436935 · EIN 98-0377386 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
80 3RD LINE, HAGERSVILLE, ON, N0A 1H0
(905) 768-0310 · STEVEN BROOKSHAW
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
410 / 369
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
152 / 534
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Ace American Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy CAC330005 · eff 03/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance391 pts
Unsafe Driving84 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance59 pts
Other44 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MI56
NY40
ME35
PA6
OH4
ND2
SD2
MS2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.30 | 0.27 | ≈1–8% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.21 | ≈43–50% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.30 | 2.29 | ≈30–34% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | 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 Clinton County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 57% · Speeding 29% · Phone / texting 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% · Log / ELD device 29% · False log / RODS 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (2 OOS) · Tires 31% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24%
• 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 21 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: 11 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.725).
2. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.225).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | Brownstown Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/18/2025 | Erie Twp, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/24/2025 | LAPEL, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2025 | Elba Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2025 | WYOMING, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 96 vehicles seen in inspections
46 truck46 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN BROOKSHAW
Annual mileage
22.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
369
Registered since
2002-07-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASER TRANSPORT INC | 391004 | 5 VINs | strong |
| LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN GP INC | 1041258 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CONTRANS INTERMODAL INC | 512982 | officer | strong |
| EW WYLIE LLC | 827622 | officer | strong |
| FLEETWAY TRANSPORT INC | 451754 | officer | strong |
| SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 247350 | officer | strong |
| TRIPAR TRANSPORTATION GP INC | 847929 | strong | |
| L A DALTON SYSTEMS GP INC | 288937 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: L A DALTON SYSTEMS GP INC (USDOT 288937, 1987).
Activity history (recent)
03/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
22.4M mi reported (2024)
03/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAC330005
03/01/2019 — Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company
policy CAC330005
03/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330047
12/21/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2019619
11/30/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2019619
11/24/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2017)
10/01/2015 — Insurance filed — Western Surety Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 58726602
10/01/2015 — Insurance ended — Western Surety Company
policy 58726602
10/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY · policy WM7154318
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY · policy WM7149088
05/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY · policy TM5124268
04/29/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY · policy TM5124268
11/30/2012 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133850039
12/10/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321850040
04/04/2011 — Insurance name changed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
04/04/2011 — Insurance name changed — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 6163543/TM0003009507
03/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133850039
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1041297.