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Generated Oct 20, 2026
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WOLF CREEK HOLDING COMPANY INC
USDOT 1140131 · EIN 72-1548544
270 HEMLOCK ROAD, GROVE CITY, PA, 16127
(814) 786-7886 · JOHN H. MCDOWELL
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 62
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance31 pts
Unsafe Driving31 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLIT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.100C-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
PA23
OH5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.48 | ≈12–19% | 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 | 5.88 | 5.42 | ≈58–62% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 65% · Seat belt 23% · Speeding 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 65% · Load securement 35% (1 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 35 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: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | SOLON, OH | 1 | ||
| 02/18/2026 | SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
13 incomplete vehicle13 trailer5 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOHN H. MCDOWELL
Recordable crash rate
16.66 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
2003-06-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MCDOWELL TRUCKING INC | 442298 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
06/13/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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