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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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ELWOOD CARTAGE LLC
USDOT 2268020 · MC774384 · EIN 82-2276923 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
100 W COLUMBIA ST # 110, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA, 17972-1934
(570) 385-9048 · MATTHEW B. BATES
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 43.8% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 427
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
State National Insurance Company, Inc. — $1M BIPD · policy TKM1003261 · eff 06/28/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate43.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance323 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance54 pts
Other33 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance17 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 26 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.24C-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.52A-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
GA5
IL4
AL4
WI4
SC3
MS2
IN2
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.70 | 2.36 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.88 | 0.94 | ≈68–75% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.79 | 15.38 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.71 | 0.77 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 48% · Following / lane / reckless 39% · False log / RODS 13%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (4 OOS) · Brakes 34% (2 OOS) · Other 11% (1 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 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Cleburne County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL 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 49% · Seat belt 25% · Speeding 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 45 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.9 ×3, 393.24C-L, 393.9A-HLLH
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 11.093).
2. Other18 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
393.47E ×9, 396.3A1-BOS ×2, 393.95F
✓ 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
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance7 viol · 16%
395.24 ×7
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.66).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×9, 395.24 ×7, 393.9 ×3, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | Channahon Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2026 | FOREST PARK, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer21 truck5 other
Company profile
Officer
MATTHEW B. BATES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2012-01-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 35 carriers
Shares identifiers with 35 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 2 VINs | strong |
| VETERANS EXPRESS LLC | 2368496 | 2 VINs | strong |
| CATFISH CONTAINER LLC | 2255889 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 85508 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| DRAYAGE EXPRESS OF DELAWARE LLC | 1710488 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| E F CORPORATION | 113693 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| E-TRANSPORT CARRIERS LLC | 1067244 | email, phone | strong |
| EVANS CUSTOMIZED TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 4386382 | officer, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/28/2026 — Insurance filed — State National Insurance Company, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TKM1003261
06/28/2026 — Insurance ended — State National Insurance Company, Inc.
policy TKM-1003-25-1
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
06/28/2025 — Insurance filed — State National Insurance Company, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TKM-1003-25-1
06/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy OKM-1003-24-1
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy F231043
10/01/2024 — Insurance ended — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy F231043
10/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy E707016
07/04/2024 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKM-1003-23-2
06/28/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKM-1003-23-2
06/07/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2024)
07/26/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMTH25563153
06/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKM-1003-23-2
06/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMTH25563153
08/08/2022 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
06/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMTH2554707A
06/28/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25300853
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
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/2268020.