VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BERRY & SMITH TRUCKING LTD
USDOT 13461 · MC141302 · EIN 98-0083320 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
301 WARREN AVE EAST, PENTICTON, BC, V2A 3M1
(250) 492-4042 · PARKER BERRY
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
78 / 78
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
85 / 329
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia — $5M BIPD · policy 80069 · eff 12/01/2011
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance279 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
WA32
ID22
MT11
CA8
AK3
ND2
UT2
OR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.50 | 0.51 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.51 | 2.55 | ≈28–32% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Boundary County, ID · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Boundary County, ID to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 68% (1 OOS) · Tires 25% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 3%
• 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 20 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: 14 inspections, 14 violations, 4 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.55C1-B ×2, 393.55D2-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.882).
2. Other4 viol · 2 OOS · 29%
392.2-SLLED, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 14%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.015).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.55C1-B ×2, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 87 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer34 truck6 other
Company profile
Officer
PARKER BERRY
Annual mileage
6.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 311 carriers
Shares identifiers with 311 carriers (306 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 82866 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BRIGHT LOGISTICS LTD | 3185456 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DHESI ENTERPRISES LTD | 1083457 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PENTICTON TRANSIT SERVICE LTD | 527230 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.0M mi reported (2025)
01/06/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
12/01/2011 — Insurance filed — Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 80069
12/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 80069
04/10/2003 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy TPP9993218
04/10/2003 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 80069
09/30/2000 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 450 97 53
09/30/2000 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy TPP9993218
07/05/1999 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD · policy 0116
07/05/1999 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 7722237
02/23/1997 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
CARGO · policy 5454657
12/31/1996 — Insurance replaced — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
CARGO · policy 5454657
12/31/1995 — Insurance replaced — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
CARGO · policy 12474
12/31/1994 — Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MIM 0005041
06/13/1994 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/13/1994 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/20/1990 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/1990)
06/13/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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/13461.