VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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ACORN STAIRLIFTS INC
USDOT 1197808 · MC1700108 · EIN 59-3670273 · NOT AUTHORIZED
7001 LAKE ELLENOR DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32809
(407) 650-0216 · SHAWN HERBST
28
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeDriver OOS 9.4% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 421
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 9X046737 · eff 03/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance207 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance165 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-BARS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA4
NJ3
WA3
OR3
TN3
KY2
NY2
NC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.92 | 1.92 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.96 | 3.00 | ≈95–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.67 | 0.74 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.86 | 4.37 | ≈53–57% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 68% · False log / RODS 27% (2 OOS) · Hours exceeded 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 52% · Phone / texting 37% · Following / lane / reckless 11%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 15 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 43% (5 OOS) · Brakes 38% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11%
• 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 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: 3 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.28-WS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.645).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
395.8E-HOSPDOOS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.22).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 20%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.503).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2025 | COLUMBUS, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
12 trailer9 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SHAWN HERBST
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2004-01-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
03/01/2025 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9X046737
02/27/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
01/05/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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