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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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RIVER DOG EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2279461 · MC778729 · EIN 45-4684134 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8588 W ELM BROOK ST, BOISE, ID, 83714
(425) 882-1529 · KAREN BLESSING
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 368
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Canal Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CT1241148210 · eff 04/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance241 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance91 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 173.24B1-HMNBP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
AZ3
FL2
TX2
NM2
WA2
UT2
CA2
SD2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.76 | 1.76 | ≈87–94% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.42 | 6.42 | ≈68–72% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.29 | 1.29 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-11. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 92% · Log / ELD device 8%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% · Lighting / lamps 26% · Tires 12% (3 OOS)
• 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 42 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: 3 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 64%
393.45B2UV ×4, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LIL
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.815).
2. Other3 viol · 27%
396.3A1 ×2, 396.5B
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 9%
173.24B1-HMNBP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2UV ×4, 396.3A1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | TUCSON, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 11/01/2024 | GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck15 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KAREN BLESSING
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2012-03-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| R MITCHELL TRUCKING LLC | 3615141 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT1241148210
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1255384601
04/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP82141A
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP82141A
03/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0729776
03/28/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1954007
04/29/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA1954007
03/28/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP16046A
06/08/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP16046A
03/28/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07628701
03/28/2014 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1515802
04/13/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/02/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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