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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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RAM TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1699143 · MC623753 · EIN 26-1217408 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
27037 WEBER ROAD, BROWNSVILLE, OR, 97327
(800) 345-1416 · DALE LATIMER
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
134 / 427
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0177765001 · eff 08/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance285 pts
Unsafe Driving63 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance59 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 393.11A1-LPLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
CA106
WA7
SD3
MT3
OR3
TX2
UT2
NV2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.30 | 2.16 | ≈26–33% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.26 | ≈47–54% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 1.34 | ≈13–17% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Siskiyou County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Siskiyou County, CA 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 38% · Speeding 38% · Phone / texting 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 47% · False log / RODS 36% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 30% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (4 OOS) · Load securement 14% (4 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 7 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: 15 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 13 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 71%
393.45D-B ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.110B3-C
✓ 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
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.057).
2. Other2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLED, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | Jasper Co, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/05/2026 | .18 W BROWNSVILLE, OR | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer27 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DALE LATIMER
Recordable crash rate
1.65 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
2007-10-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (20 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM TRUCKING INC | 234294 | 7 VINs | strong |
| JDT INC | 934054 | 2 VINs | medium |
| THE GREEN LINE ENTERPRISES INC | 243192 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2025)
08/01/2024 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0177765001
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP73513A
08/27/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-899513-8
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-899513-8
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-896963-2
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8944891
09/04/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP88166A
08/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP88166A
08/28/2011 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT5-Z61-065625-02
08/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT5-Z61-065625-02
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT216106562502
08/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000051
11/23/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/23/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/17/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
08/01/2007 — Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI98271590
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/1699143.