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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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MATTS LLC
USDOT 1922778 · EIN 27-4084493
1328 WOOD ROAD NE, KALKASKA, MI, 49646
(231) 258-7990 · MATTHEW BENNETT
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsDriver OOS 13.6% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 172
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving79 pts
Vehicle Maintenance51 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
MI20
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.90 | 2.43 | ≈33–40% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.93 | 0.88 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.92 | 3.92 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Kalkaska County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kalkaska County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 80% · Speeding 20%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 22 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
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: 3 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
383.23A2-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.698).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.175).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.94).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | KALKASKA, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2025 | HARING TWP, MI | 1 | ||
| 03/18/2025 | Liberty Twp, MI | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
11 incomplete vehicle10 trailer6 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MATTHEW BENNETT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2009-08-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT FARMS | 4133908 | officer | strong |
| BEST MATERIALS OF DELAWARE LLC | 4299139 | officer | strong |
| BIG BOI LLC | 3117386 | officer | strong |
| G&T ENTERPRISES | 1841065 | officer | strong |
| KANATA ACQUISTIONS LLC | 4162627 | officer | strong |
| KREMERS PAINTING INCORPORATED | 1747326 | officer | strong |
| LCG WELDING LLC | 2364846 | officer | strong |
| MATT'S TRANSPORT LLC | 3085498 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
08/05/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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