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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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BETTER YARDS LANDSCAPING INC
USDOT 1926247 · EIN 20-8959657
2404 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
(989) 620-4272 · JOSEPH WAGNER
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
0 / 0
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.70 | 1.70 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 2.10 | 2.10 | — | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19.60 | 19.60 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 10 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 3 OOS · 50%
393.100B-C, 393.43DBMA, 393.95A1
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
2. Other4 viol · 40%
393.95F, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 10%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
3 truck2 incomplete vehicle2 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH WAGNER
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2008)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2009-08-14
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERIBLASTS LLC | 3536298 | officer | strong |
| COPPER CANE LLC | 2620937 | officer | strong |
| J W COMMERCIAL FISHING INC | 1340039 | officer | strong |
| JOE'S TOWING INC | 800178 | officer | strong |
| JOSEPH WAGNER | 1233852 | officer | strong |
| JOSEPH WAGNER | 1722993 | officer | strong |
| MAXX TRANSPORT LLC | 4172434 | officer | strong |
| WAGZ TRUCKING LLC | 2075282 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: J W COMMERCIAL FISHING INC (USDOT 1340039, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
08/14/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
08/14/2009 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2008)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1926247.