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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CLARK TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1849805 · MC669895 · EIN 26-4142770 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12940 PITTSBURG RD, MARION, IL, 62959
(618) 997-3889 · DAVE W CLARK
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
82 / 79
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
132 / 501
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT17059A · eff 03/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving239 pts
Vehicle Maintenance239 pts
Other31 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 48 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
IL42
TN17
IN16
MO12
TX12
SC8
KY7
AR4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.11 | 3.14 | ≈47–54% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.50 | 2.50 | ≈28–32% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Williamson County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Williamson County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 58% · Seat belt 15% · Phone / texting 13%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 31 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 64% · Other 18% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 28% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS) · Tires 22% (2 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 15 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: 18 inspections, 20 violations, 2 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 30%
393.19, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.875).
2. Other6 viol · 2 OOS · 30%
393.45B2, 393.48A, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.333).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2MI ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2025 | MOUNT VERNON, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2025 | LAVERGNE, TN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
40 trailer35 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DAVE W CLARK
Recordable crash rate
0.4 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
79
Registered since
2009-01-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK CONCRETE LLC | 4509453 | email, address | strong |
| DAVE CLARK STONE MASONRY INC | 3270591 | officer | strong |
| TONE'S TRUCKING INC | 638400 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CLARK FARMS TRUCKING INC | 384156 | phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CLARK FARMS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 384156, 1990).
Activity history (recent)
11/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.9M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT17059A
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742154
11/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0046964001
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0046964001
12/05/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF650823
11/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF650823
11/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6010782-1
09/26/2009 — Insurance replaced — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6006285-2
02/23/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/30/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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