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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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HARTFORD BAKERY INC
USDOT 1409427 · EIN 35-0816879
500 N FULTON AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47710
(812) 425-4642 · H. DEAN SHORT
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
35 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 138
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance84 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 390.3E | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
IL15
KY5
IN2
MO1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.45 | 0.25 | ≈38–45% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.90 | 4.68 | ≈50–54% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 57% · Brakes 19% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 29 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: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.675).
2. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2025 | GRAYFORD, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2025 | MURRAY, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer14 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
H. DEAN SHORT
Recordable crash rate
1.04 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2005-08-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL LOGISTICS LLC | 2009610 | 5 VINs | strong |
| HOLSUM OF FORT WAYNE INC | 1409431 | 2 VINs | strong |
| LEWIS BROTHERS BAKERIES INC OF TN | 78465 | 2 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2023)
08/24/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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