VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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COOPER - BOOTH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY L P
USDOT 1169358 · MC468985 · EIN 51-0478551 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
200 LINCOLN WEST DRIVE, MOUNTVILLE, PA, 17554
(717) 285-8000 · BARRY J. MARGOLIS
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
52 / 62
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
114 / 353
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BAP 3486522-13 · eff 04/01/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving165 pts
Vehicle Maintenance137 pts
Driver Fitness50 pts
Other27 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 90 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD42
PA34
NC18
DE8
VA6
NJ6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.05 | 1.00 | ≈37–44% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.25 | 0.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.60 | 1.49 | ≈14–18% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21. “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 Wicomico County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wicomico County, MD 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 58% · Speeding 42%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 54% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS) · Brakes 15%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 10 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: 13 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · holding steady.
1. Other5 viol · 50%
390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWPB
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.788).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 20%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LCL
✓ 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 1.2).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2026 | PIKESVILLE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 08/01/2026 | HELLAM TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | ARBUTUS, MD | ✓ | ||
| 01/03/2026 | MAYS CHAPEL, MD | ✓ | ||
| 12/29/2025 | BLADES, DE | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/03/2025 | HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2025 | new castle twp, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
36 incomplete vehicle6 truck6 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BARRY J. MARGOLIS
Recordable crash rate
0.933 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
62
Registered since
2003-09-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER AUTO LEASING CO | 297242 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2022)
01/03/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-4782A70A-TIL-03
04/01/2015 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 3486522-13
04/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP3486522
04/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy BAP3486522
12/22/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/17/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/1169358.