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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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THE ARMS TRUCKING CO
USDOT 211147 · MC155112 · EIN 34-1275303 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14818 MAYFIELD RD, E CLARIDON, OH, 44033
(800) 362-1343 · HOWARD W. BATES
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
80 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 436
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA-ZY5399 · eff 02/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance272 pts
Unsafe Driving129 pts
Other77 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance35 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
OH58
PA9
MD2
WV2
MI2
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.59 | ≈26–33% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.31 | 0.32 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.35 | 5.44 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 72% · Seat belt 16% · Phone / texting 8%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 12 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other8 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.465).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.100B-C, 393.55E-B
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.012).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | CLARIDON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 3 | ✓ | |
| 09/04/2025 | NEW LYME (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/26/2025 | CLARIDON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/16/2025 | WESTFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/13/2025 | CLARIDON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/24/2024 | CLARIDON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer22 truck21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
HOWARD W. BATES
Annual mileage
5.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
1982-04-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCULLION TRUCKING CO | 960792 | 1 VINs | strong |
| STANLEY TRUCKING CO INC | 397915 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.0M mi reported (2025)
02/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZY5399
02/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 023-01-5994
01/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2025)
01/06/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2025)
06/07/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 023-01-5994
05/13/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2024)
05/13/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2024)
02/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 784123001
01/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2024)
01/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2024)
09/03/2021 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 784123001
08/09/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2021)
08/09/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2021)
02/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X88033
03/07/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF663146
02/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF663146
02/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF663146
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/211147.