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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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DAY AND SONS INC
USDOT 1488186 · EIN 20-0756496
200 WERNER ROAD, CURTIS BAY, MD, 21226
(410) 437-5500 · KEVIN DAY
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
52 / 36
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 673
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance575 pts
Unsafe Driving73 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Other12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 64 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 45 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MD59
DE2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.50 | 1.40 | ≈47–54% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.27 | 0.29 | ≈44–48% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.77 | 5.05 | ≈59–63% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 3 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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 and 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Baltimore city, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Baltimore city, 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 86% · Phone / texting 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (7 OOS) · Tires 25% (5 OOS) · Brakes 10% (5 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 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: 9 inspections, 20 violations, 9 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 8 OOS · 85%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.30-B ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.577).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.125).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 5%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.30-B ×2
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Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle14 trailer2 other2 truck
Company profile
Officer
KEVIN DAY
Recordable crash rate
3.03 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2006-04-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARS FOR LESS LLC | 2301063 | officer | strong |
| D&D TRUCKING ACQUISITION LLC | 2382025 | officer | strong |
| EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3173488 | officer | strong |
| LINCHPIN ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2418717 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
04/13/2006 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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