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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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ADMIRAL METALS SERVICE CENTER CO INC
USDOT 205413 · EIN 42101331
11 FORBES RD, WOBURN, MA, 01801-2103
(781) 937-4438 · DON BISHOP
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
42 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
86 / 289
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance262 pts
Other25 pts
Unsafe Driving24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 26 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY22
PA11
NH10
CT9
NJ7
MA6
MI5
VT4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.25 | 0.26 | ≈6–13% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.62 | 2.70 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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 Carroll County, NH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Carroll County, NH 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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 35% · Load securement 32% (7 OOS) · Tires 11% (2 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 18 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: 7 inspections, 9 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 89%
393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.965).
2. Other1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | SANDISFIELD, MA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/23/2025 | TOLEDO, OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle3 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DON BISHOP
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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