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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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SPIRE MISSOURI INC
USDOT 216476 · EIN 43-0368139
700 MARKET ST, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63101
(800) 887-4173 · RICKI TIPTON
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
424 / 2848
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
102 / 402
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance325 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Other14 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 44 | |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
MO102
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.06 | 0.05 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.19 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.71 | 2.77 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.09 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 6 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
A high share of violations are occurring in St. Louis city, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Louis city, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 44% · Following / lane / reckless 42% · Speeding 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 1 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 26% (1 OOS) · Brakes 24% (4 OOS) · Load securement 23% (4 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 16 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: 13 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 75%
393.100B-C, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSML
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.032).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 | ST LOUIS, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/10/2026 | BRENTWOOD, MO | ✓ | ||
| 09/16/2025 | UNIVERSITY CITY, MO | ✓ | ||
| 08/06/2025 | ST LOUIS, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/15/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 06/25/2025 | POPLAR BLUFF, MO | ✓ | ||
| 06/20/2025 | ST CHARLES, MO | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2025 | ST LOUIS, MO | ✓ | ||
| 04/28/2025 | ST LOUIS, MO | 1 |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
45 incomplete vehicle17 trailer
Company profile
Officer
RICKI TIPTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
16.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1627
Registered since
1982-07-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIRE GULF INC | 1465986 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
16.8M mi reported (2024)
07/07/1982 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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