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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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TREE TRIMMIN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1962236 · MC695631 · EIN 20-0889161 · NOT AUTHORIZED
15668 OLD STATE, MIDDLEFIELD, OH, 44062
(440) 632-0533 · JOSEPH W KOSTER
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
11 / 75
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance61 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78-WOOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
OH5
NY2
MD1
FL1
KY1
CT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.73 | 0.73 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.40 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.56 | 6.59 | ≈69–73% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2025-03-20. “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
Vehicle 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 100%
• 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.
Driver Fitness 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 57% · Steering 12% (1 OOS) · Brakes 9% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | Chippewa Twp, PA | ✓ | ||
| 06/12/2025 | NEWTOWN, CT | ✓ | ||
| 04/10/2025 | URBANDALE, IA | ✓ | ||
| 03/16/2025 | SOUTH LEBANON, OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer12 truck8 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH W KOSTER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2009-11-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVERSIFIED CARRIERS INC | 523630 | 27 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/11/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X44779
07/16/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2023)
06/07/2012 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN007890
01/17/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy WN007890
12/18/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/21/2025)
11/03/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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