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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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WATERFORD OIL CO INC
USDOT 234407 · EIN 41-1355906
1500 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057
(507) 645-5659 · GARY L LYNCH
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
37 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 363
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance257 pts
Unsafe Driving78 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance28 pts
Other17 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MN24
WI3
IA1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.04 | 1.06 | ≈29–36% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.13 | 4.22 | ≈44–48% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.62 | 0.64 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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
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 Hennepin County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hennepin County, MN 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 45% · Speeding 23% · Following / lane / reckless 19%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 52% (1 OOS) · Tires 19% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16%
• 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 26 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, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 2 OOS · 83%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.098).
2. Other2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLIRP, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
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Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
15 truck12 trailer8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
GARY L LYNCH
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1983-06-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY LYNCH | 1256759 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
06/27/1983 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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