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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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GROWMARK FS LLC
USDOT 1072275 · EIN 37-1448326
308 NE FRONT STREET, MILFORD, DE, 19963
(302) 422-3002 · JOHN A. RICHMAN
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
406 / 285
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 467
Crashes (24 mo)
5 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance412 pts
Unsafe Driving120 pts
Other18 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MD28
NY21
PA13
DE6
NJ4
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.29 | 0.29 | ≈11–18% | 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 | 2.85 | 2.73 | ≈32–36% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 1 new since the Oct 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 Talbot County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Talbot County, MD 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 66% · Seat belt 23% · Following / lane / reckless 7%
• 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 8 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 qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
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 37% (1 OOS) · Tires 25% (6 OOS) · Brakes 22% (3 OOS)
• 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 19 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: 9 inspections, 16 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.138).
2. Other6 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.217).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | WYE MILLS, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/24/2025 | LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2025 | MILLSBORO, DE | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/11/2025 | MD | 3 | ✓ | |
| 12/09/2024 | LAUREL, DE | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle22 truck13 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
JOHN A. RICHMAN
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
285
Registered since
2002-11-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHELPS SUPPLY INC | 1121737 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MID ATLANTIC AG LOGISTICS LLC | 2531353 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2025)
11/15/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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