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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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SIMONIZ USA INC
USDOT 19338 · EIN 60775898
201 BOSTON TPKE, BOLTON, CT, 06043-7203
(860) 646-0172 · MARK E KERSHAW
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
34 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 257
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance138 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance92 pts
Unsafe Driving17 pts
Other14 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 172.516A-HMPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 172.516C2-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NY28
CT19
MD7
IL5
NJ4
MA3
PA2
VT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.25 | 0.20 | ≈6–13% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.76 | 1.72 | ≈17–21% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.11 | 1.17 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 41% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Speeding 24%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 4 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 42% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 38% · Brakes 17% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 13 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: 4 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.32).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
396.17C
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle11 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARK E KERSHAW
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
34
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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