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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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LITEHOUSE INC
USDOT 229897 · MC174433 · EIN 82-0348387 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1109 N ELLA AVE, SANDPOINT, ID, 83864
(208) 920-2319 · KELLY J. PRIOR
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
56 / 56
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
82 / 396
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP3790244 · eff 02/01/2003
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 Maintenance259 pts
Unsafe Driving136 pts
Other18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
WA12
MT12
UT9
MI5
ID5
OH4
CA4
ND4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.64 | 2.75 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.03 | 5.19 | ≈63–67% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-31. “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 Livingston County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Livingston County, MI 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 42% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Phone / texting 15%
• 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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 43% (4 OOS) · Tires 36% (3 OOS) · Suspension / axle 8%
• 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: 6 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 56%
393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.207F-SLAS, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.773).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.98).
3. Other2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | GREENSBORO, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer31 truck
Company profile
Officer
KELLY J. PRIOR
Annual mileage
4.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
56
Registered since
1983-03-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.1M mi reported (2024)
10/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 104 320 007
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 105977479
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 104 320 007
03/01/2010 — Insurance filed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI93004307
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI93004307
02/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI97909542
04/05/2007 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97900087
02/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97900087
10/07/2004 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
09/29/2004 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy PKG 110899857
09/09/2004 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy PKG 110899857
09/02/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2004)
11/07/2003 — Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE INSURANCE CO/UNITED PACIFIC INSURANC
SURETY · policy 53 57 06
02/01/2003 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP3790244
02/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy S-43 MXX80615091
03/01/1995 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 110899860
04/04/1985 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/07/2004)
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/229897.