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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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ATLANTIC TRACTOR LLC
USDOT 173187 · EIN 20-1610420
31415 JOHN DEERE DRIVE, SALISBURY, MD, 21804
(410) 860-0676 · MEL GOLDSMITH
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 9.5% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
120 / 138
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
67 / 456
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance336 pts
Unsafe Driving126 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Other16 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 60 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MD57
DE4
PA3
VA2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.39 | 0.36 | ≈15–22% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.42 | 0.45 | ≈63–67% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.18 | 2.97 | ≈37–41% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 1 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
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 Wicomico County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wicomico County, 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 48% · Seat belt 28% · Speeding 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 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 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 35 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.9A-LSLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.385).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
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 0.293).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
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 0.315).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | MARDELA SPRINGS, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
37 incomplete vehicle5 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MEL GOLDSMITH
Annual mileage
14.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
05/21/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
14.6M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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