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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC
USDOT 1738523 · MC890115 · EIN 22-3409991
705 WRIGHT DEBOW ROAD, JACKSON, NJ, 08527
(732) 833-7702 · WILLIAM M MERKLER
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 23.7% — above the 6.7% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
106 / 100
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 538
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate23.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance388 pts
Driver Fitness108 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other27 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 96 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
NJ30
MD4
DE1
PA1
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.30 | 0.25 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.19 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 1.43 | 1.46 | ≈98–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.47 | 4.38 | ≈55–59% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 67% (6 OOS) · English language 33% (2 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Monmouth County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monmouth County, NJ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 43% (2 OOS) · Brakes 37% (4 OOS) · Other 6%
• 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 38 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: 8 inspections, 18 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 1 OOS · 61%
393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.353).
2. Other4 viol · 22%
392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 11%
391.11B2-Q, 391.41APC
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.073).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | millstone twp, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/20/2025 | JACKSON TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 11/08/2024 | SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP, NJ | 3 | ✓ | |
| 10/25/2024 | MONROE TWP, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
35 incomplete vehicle16 other4 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM M MERKLER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2008-02-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCRETE WASHOUT SOLUTIONS LLC | 1528576 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
02/15/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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