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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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IMPERIAL BEVERAGE
USDOT 115697 · MC463563 · EIN 38-1994427
3825 EMERALD DRIVE, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
(269) 382-4200 · JOE CEKOLA
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsDriver OOS 9.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
66 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 158
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance108 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Other10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MI21
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.39 | 0.39 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.39 | 0.39 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.42 | 3.42 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-31. “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
Driver 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 38% · Speeding 18% · Phone / texting 18%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 3 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.565).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | AETNA TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/17/2026 | Detroit, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/21/2025 | BYRON TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2025 | ST CLAIR SHORES, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | ROTHBURY, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/20/2025 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle6 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOE CEKOLA
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
44
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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