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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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RICHELIEU AMERICA LTD
USDOT 1333791 · EIN 98-0195209
237 N RIVER ROAD SUITE 2, MOUNT CLEMONS, MI, 48043
(586) 264-1240 · JEFF FOLLBAUM
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
139 / 152
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
187 / 911
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance554 pts
Unsafe Driving243 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance66 pts
Other54 pts
Driver Fitness31 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance17 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 160 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 |
Most inspected states
NY35
PA33
MO18
KS16
NC9
FL7
IA7
SC6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 1.07 | ≈53–60% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.06 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.10 | ≈45–49% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.71 | 2.62 | ≈37–41% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.32 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 33% · Phone / texting 29% · Speeding 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 59% · Following / lane / reckless 41%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 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 35% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (1 OOS) · Other 12%
• 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 24 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: 18 inspections, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 64%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.032).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
177.834A-HMC, 172.602A-HMER
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
3. Other2 viol · 18%
390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2025 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
42 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JEFF FOLLBAUM
Recordable crash rate
2.27 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
87
Registered since
2005-02-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.1M mi reported (2025)
02/16/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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