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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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SNAP-ON TOOLS COMPANY LLC
USDOT 186154 · EIN 58-2069671
2801 80TH STREET, KENOSHA, WI, 53143
(262) 656-4718 · CHRISTOPHER BUSCH
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
261 / 244
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
103 / 427
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving181 pts
Vehicle Maintenance157 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance49 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Other24 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8A-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8K2-HOSPVI | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 |
Most inspected states
CA24
NY12
NC7
GA6
MI5
FL5
MD4
PA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.58 | 0.56 | ≈24–31% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.32 | 0.24 | ≈56–63% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.20 | ≈69–73% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.67 | 1.44 | ≈15–19% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 3 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 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 100% (3 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 44% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Speeding 19%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 36 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: 13 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 42%
392.2-SLLTL, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 390.21TE2IV-D
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
395.8A-ELD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.24).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | MANKATO, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/24/2026 | FAIRBURN, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/03/2026 | PITTSBURGH CITY, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/20/2026 | PASADENA, TX | ✓ | ||
| 08/05/2025 | RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/22/2024 | New Sharon, ME | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2024 | NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
51 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER BUSCH
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 41 carriers
Shares identifiers with 41 carriers (38 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BUSCH | 1716548 | officer | strong |
| PURCHASES SALES CO INC | 299068 | officer | strong |
| DAR-US INC | 3726335 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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