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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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CURTZE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1480997 · MC552555 · EIN 14-1936585 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1717 EAST 12TH STREET 1717 EAST, ERIE, PA, 16511
(814) 452-2281 · BRIAN SCOTT KERN
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
138 / 86
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
126 / 261
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy 7469772 · eff 07/01/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance196 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Other23 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance6 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
PA68
NY43
OH5
WV4
MD4
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.33 | 0.33 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.81 | 1.86 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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 PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 76% · Seat belt 24%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 31% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% · Tires 18% (1 OOS)
• 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 10 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: 19 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 14 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.55C1-B, 393.203B-CBP
✓ 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
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.358).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
390.9-SLL, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.248).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2025 | ERIE CITY, PA | ✓ | ||
| 11/14/2024 | NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
32 incomplete vehicle12 truck7 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN SCOTT KERN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
76
Registered since
2006-03-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A CURTZE COMPANY | 51320 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/17/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2023)
08/08/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy BA00000016222R
07/13/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/05/2015)
07/01/2015 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7469772
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy BA00000016222R
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7469771
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA00000016222R
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJ-Z51-290401-03
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy 017397056
07/01/2010 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 017397056
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 106 19 02
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy 017397056
07/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy AS2-631-509276-027
09/06/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 2089181812
08/10/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/16/2007)
07/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 2089181812
07/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CPO 2332801-02
07/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO 2332801-02
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