VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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NEWSOM TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1160386 · MC466376 · EIN 30517557 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1120 SCOTT TROY RD, LEBANON, IL, 62254
(618) 632-6856 · LINDA NEWSOM
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
29 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
67 / 216
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT56477A · eff 06/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance180 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance17 pts
Other13 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
MO22
AR12
TN9
MS8
IL6
IA4
OK2
FL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.47 | 0.23 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.19 | ≈24–31% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.79 | 1.87 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.10 | 0.07 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 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 Newton County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Newton County, MO 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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · False log / RODS 41% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 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 48% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% · Tires 22% (2 OOS)
• 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 11 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: 8 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.343).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer27 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LINDA NEWSOM
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
2003-08-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUSTOM TRUCKING INC | 681201 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
| DON GATOR INC | 1749482 | officer | strong |
| SOMNER EXPRESS INC | 388182 | officer | strong |
| LEBANON LOGISTICS INC | 2316693 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CUSTOM TRUCKING INC (USDOT 681201, 1997).
Activity history (recent)
06/15/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT56477A
03/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
06/15/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0011095-00
06/15/2018 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA5510012
10/30/2016 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 77HX14E91B
09/30/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2014)
09/30/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 5969535-00
09/30/2014 — Insurance cancelled — STEADFAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SEO 6554368-01
09/03/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2014)
01/14/2011 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Excess · policy 12627850
09/30/2010 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3976465
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Excess · policy 1606952
07/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5189196
07/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5189196
07/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6612291
09/11/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/15/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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