VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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EDWARD C LEVY
USDOT 1604845 · EIN 38125301
2981 CARROLLTON RD, SAGINAW, MI, 48604
(989) 755-8147 · GARY LOWELL
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
34 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
11 / 77
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance51 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MI11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.76 | 0.76 | ≈18–25% | 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 | 3.00 | 3.30 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 1 new since the Sep 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 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% · Seat belt 27% · Speeding 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.104F3-C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.57).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LRLI ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | Tawas City, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/16/2024 | BUENA VISTA TWP, MI | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer6 incomplete vehicle4 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
GARY LOWELL
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
2007-02-07
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELTA TRUCKING CO | 362913 | strong | |
| EDW C LEVY CO | 498419 | strong | |
| KURTZ GRAVEL CO | 358699 | officer | strong |
| LEVY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO | 3823689 | strong | |
| MIDWAY GROUP LLC | 2883934 | strong | |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN AGGREGATES | 1963904 | strong | |
| PRAIRIE LAKESIDE LLC | 1330927 | officer | strong |
| STATE TRUCKING CO | 1451662 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: KURTZ GRAVEL CO (USDOT 358699, 1989).
Activity history (recent)
05/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
02/07/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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