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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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WINDY HILL FOLIAGE INC
USDOT 201875 · MC157375 · EIN 59-1729678 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10449 DAY RD, MARSHFIELD, WI, 54449
(715) 384-3137 · ERIC SHORTT
25
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 37.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
139 / 135
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
195 / 1123
Crashes (24 mo)
14 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT50411A · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance871 pts
Unsafe Driving158 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance70 pts
Other47 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 25 | 430 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 55 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 39 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 391.15A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 |
Most inspected states
TN26
WI26
FL20
KY18
IL16
AL11
IA8
SC8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.92 | 0.95 | ≈7–14% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.19 | 0.20 | ≈38–45% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.58 | 5.57 | ≈68–72% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 53% · Seat belt 22% · Phone / texting 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 49% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 40% · Log / ELD device 11%
• 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 21 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 55% (29 OOS) · Brakes 16% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16% (4 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 39 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: 14 inspections, 16 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
396.5B-HWSL ×2, 393.55C2-B, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.185).
2. Other5 viol · 31%
392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 13%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24C2II-ELDTN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.143).
Repeat offenders: 396.5B-HWSL ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 14 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | WEST CHICAGO TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | COLLINSVILLE, AL | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/18/2026 | CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 01/21/2026 | LEBANON JUNCTION, KY | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | GREENFIELD, WI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/25/2025 | WILLIAMS TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 10/19/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 07/23/2025 | FORT ATKINSON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 02/19/2025 | NASHVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | WINTER GARDEN, FL | 1 |
Equipment — 105 vehicles seen in inspections
56 trailer36 truck13 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERIC SHORTT
Annual mileage
13.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
135
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEARL INC | 210875 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
13.2M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT50411A
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1989639
12/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD-005122
12/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB003810
11/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2021)
11/04/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2021)
12/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB003321
11/04/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2020)
11/04/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2020)
12/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0110574737
12/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0110574737
01/08/2015 — Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy YVJ-Z41-435429-02
12/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ATJ-Z41-435429-03
01/05/2011 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TFM 300500
12/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TFM 300500
12/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHX 6543820
12/16/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
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