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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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ROAD SCHOLAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1338719 · MC516228 · EIN 20-4709317 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
130 MONAHAN AVENUE, DUNMORE, PA, 18512
(570) 348-1155 · DEBRA BARRETT
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
131 / 104
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
114 / 919
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT6031700 · eff 04/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance553 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance171 pts
Unsafe Driving142 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance53 pts
Other34 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 150 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 45 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TALS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
NY21
MD18
PA16
NJ12
CT8
MA7
VA6
OH5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.00 | 0.96 | ≈9–16% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.85 | 0.90 | ≈87–94% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.07 | 4.01 | ≈50–54% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.42 | 0.42 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05. “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 40% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 23% · Other 21% (1 OOS)
• 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.
Vehicle 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 Cecil County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cecil 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 54% · Speeding 46%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 15 inspections, 20 violations, 4 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 4 OOS · 65%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
✓ 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
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.053).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.75).
3. Other3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.65C-FIS ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | SEYMOUR, CT | ✓ | ||
| 07/13/2026 | WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA | ✓ | ||
| 11/04/2025 | KNOWLTON, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/06/2025 | PHILADELPHIA CITY, PA | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2025 | PHILADELPHIA CITY, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/18/2024 | MANCHESTER, CT | ✓ |
Equipment — 101 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer45 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DEBRA BARRETT
Recordable crash rate
0.17 / MM mi
Annual mileage
8.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
104
Registered since
2005-02-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROAD SCHOLAR TRANSPORT INC | 386767 | 8 VINs | strong |
| DEBRA LOU BARRETT | 1491972 | officer | strong |
| PENTAGON TRANSPORT LLC | 1485831 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| ROAD SCHOLAR TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES | 2224508 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
8.5M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT6031700
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600119
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000221
04/30/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP38241A
04/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP38241A
03/17/2018 — Insurance replaced — ELITE TRANSPORTATION RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy ETCA100024-15
03/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 362016
02/02/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2015)
02/02/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2015)
03/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360632
02/03/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2014)
02/03/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2014)
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AIJZ9145634901
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360362
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AIJZ9145634901
03/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 0180455
03/01/2011 — Insurance filed — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI-93029240
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/1338719.