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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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VALLEY WASTE SERVICE INC
USDOT 1456525 · MC550335 · EIN 20-3971121 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
261 WALLACE RUN RD, BEAVER FALLS, PA, 15010-5759
(724) 625-1511 · DOUGLAS VOGEL
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
56 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 235
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — $5M BIPD · policy 4805424 · eff 04/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance223 pts
Other9 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Driver Fitness5 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 99 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
PA66
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.56 | 3.66 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
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 Beaver County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Beaver County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 61% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% · Brakes 9%
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 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: 10 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 83%
393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LPL
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.67).
2. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | RACCOON TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/23/2025 | HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle12 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
DOUGLAS VOGEL
Recordable crash rate
3.59 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
2006-01-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEV HOUSTON 1 LLC | 4458732 | officer | strong |
| DIAMOND MULCH INC | 1704940 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| DOUG'S TOWING INC | 601392 | officer | strong |
| DOUGLAS VOGEL | 910787 | officer | strong |
| SHANK WASTE SERVICE INC | 3062706 | email, phone | strong |
| VOGEL DISPOSAL SERVICE INC | 290052 | mailing, email, phone | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DOUG'S TOWING INC (USDOT 601392, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
08/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4805424
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4805424
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4805424
04/29/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4805424
04/28/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH25558005
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH25558005
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4805424
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H25548139
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H2529466A
04/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 475M2256
03/05/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/02/2020)
04/27/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP9303279
04/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/2018)
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP9303279
12/14/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/10/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP9303279
04/03/2006 — 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/1456525.