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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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ROUTE 51 AUTO & TRUCK PARTS LLC
USDOT 2029920 · MC815381 · EIN 43-2074373 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
907 OLD ROUTE 51 RD, SMOCK, PA, 15480
(724) 626-8600 · JAMES R BELL
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
52 / 45
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
104 / 353
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZQ7948 · eff 04/06/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance223 pts
Unsafe Driving123 pts
Other25 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 85 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
PA93
WV7
VA2
KY1
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.00 | 0.88 | ≈36–43% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.90 | 2.04 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Washington County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 74% · Speeding 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (2 OOS) · Brakes 21% (2 OOS) · Other 15%
• 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 11 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: 15 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.100B-C, 393.9A-LRLI, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.425).
2. Other3 viol · 25%
390.19B2-BIENNIAL ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 8%
392.2WG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 390.19B2-BIENNIAL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | SOMERSET TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2025 | NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
31 incomplete vehicle3 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JAMES R BELL
Recordable crash rate
2.63 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
2010-05-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R BELL | 2156716 | officer | strong |
| JAMES R BELL | 2493060 | officer | strong |
| ROUTE 51 AUTO WRECKERS LLC | 3399324 | officer, phone | strong |
| ROUTE 51 ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 3301835 | officer, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2026)
04/06/2023 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZQ7948
04/06/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZF3895
04/06/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZQ7587
03/10/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/06/2023)
04/06/2020 — Insurance replaced — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 33.278675
05/20/2018 — Insurance cancelled — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 33.278675
04/23/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2018)
04/06/2018 — Insurance replaced — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 33.278675
02/25/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/05/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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