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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 8, 2026
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D AMES TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2339464 · MC798811 · EIN 46-1397300 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
110 NORTH VENICE MAIN ST, VENICE, UT, 84701
(435) 201-0403 · R DEAN AMES
5
High risk
Risk factors
3 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 36.4% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 447
Crashes (24 mo)
1 · 3 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA979731006 · eff 04/16/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance327 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance63 pts
Unsafe Driving43 pts
Other15 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CO5
WA4
MT3
UT2
OR2
TX2
MS2
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.00 | 8.06 | ≈72–79% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.04 | 1.15 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.24 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11.03 | 12.27 | ≈97–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 77% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 81% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 19%
• 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 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (1 OOS) · Brakes 27% (2 OOS) · Tires 14% (2 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 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Montezuma County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montezuma County, CO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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: 4 inspections, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 63%
393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.75G-TAOW
✓ 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 8.272).
2. Other3 viol · 38%
392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months · 3 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | I-90, MT | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer8 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
R DEAN AMES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2012-09-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EJ FREIGHT LLC | 2546287 | 5 VINs | strong |
| R D AMES TRANSPORT & LEASING LLC | 1725559 | officer | strong |
| GALANTE TRANSPORT LLC | 4079251 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MDI SERVICES LLC | 2634731 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SHARP TRANSPORTATION INC | 377926 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: R D AMES TRANSPORT & LEASING LLC (USDOT 1725559, 2008).
Activity history (recent)
03/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2022)
04/16/2024 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA979731006
04/16/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP48529A
04/16/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0028770
12/13/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0022945
09/09/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0022945
08/13/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/28/2015)
07/10/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0022945
04/16/2015 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057421
03/20/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2015)
01/21/2014 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057421
12/26/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2014)
11/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 491405
10/07/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2013)
06/26/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 491405
05/30/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2013)
05/28/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 491405
01/08/2013 — Insurance name changed — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 491405
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/2339464.