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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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KSS CARTAGE LLC
USDOT 2096556 · MC731317 · EIN 27-3987830 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
220 EASTVIEW 103B, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH, 44131
(216) 351-3256 · ANTHONY SAGARIS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 106
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
20 / 114
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-FD7401 · eff 03/17/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving67 pts
Vehicle Maintenance47 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
OH13
PA7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.57 | 1.57 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.46 | 4.74 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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 52% · Speeding 33% · Phone / texting 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% · Lighting / lamps 43% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 1 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 67%
393.53B-B, 393.78A-WS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.345).
2. Other1 viol · 33%
393.47E
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 | SUMMERHILL TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 25 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer8 truck8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ANTHONY SAGARIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2010-11-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP DAWG GROUP LLC | 1570268 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2026)
03/17/2026 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FD7401
03/17/2026 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZZ1036
03/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5004543
04/20/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5004543
03/17/2024 — Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5004543
03/17/2022 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 7K229064
03/17/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-04
02/20/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2018)
03/29/2017 — PROPERTY BROKER — WITHDRAWN
03/17/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-03
02/21/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/16/2017)
03/17/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-02
02/19/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/14/2016)
03/17/2015 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-01
02/18/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2015)
05/22/2014 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000003-01
04/25/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2014)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2096556.