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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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PIPELINE VIDEO INSPECTION LLC
USDOT 1730163 · MC1037097 · EIN 13-4313472 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2525 WEST FRYE ROAD, CHANDLER, AZ, 85224
(602) 601-7000 · KENNETH SCHAPPERT
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 15.8% — above the 6.7% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
225 / 145
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 340
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA 2107183 · eff 01/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate15.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance194 pts
Unsafe Driving85 pts
Driver Fitness54 pts
Other24 pts
Not in SMS15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX16
GA9
AZ6
CA2
OK1
SC1
CO1
OR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.46 | 0.39 | ≈13–20% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.23 | 1.08 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.95 | 4.27 | ≈62–66% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.25 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX 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 51% · Seat belt 33% · Phone / texting 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 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 29% · Brakes 24% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 14%
• 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 28 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: 5 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.55D1-B
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.713).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.345).
3. Other2 viol · 20%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLLR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | MIDLAND, TX | ✓ | ||
| 07/06/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/01/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | SOUTH FULTON, GA | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle5 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH SCHAPPERT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
145
Registered since
2008-01-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2020 — Insurance filed — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 2107183
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2107183
06/12/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/23/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/1730163.