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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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PIONEER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2376983 · MC816008 · EIN 46-1923189 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1617 N MERIDIAN ST, PORTLAND, IN, 47371
(260) 726-4840 · SUSAN J KOHLER
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
41 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 383
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 48-426395-01 · eff 02/08/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance241 pts
Unsafe Driving114 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
IN17
OH8
MI3
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.26 | 3.32 | ≈49–56% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.48 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.24 | 6.29 | ≈76–80% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-26. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 43% (2 OOS) · Tires 29% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (2 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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Jay County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jay County, IN 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 75% · Speeding 17% · Other 8%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 35 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
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, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.445).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.53B-B
✓ 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 4.68).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
393.47E
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | LEBANON, IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/29/2026 | ANDERSON, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/13/2026 | KINGSLAND, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/11/2025 | FORTVILLE, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer27 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
SUSAN J KOHLER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2013-02-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER PACKAGING LLC | 1621044 | mailing, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
02/08/2021 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 48-426395-01
02/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-426395-01
06/21/2018 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-426395-01
03/13/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
02/07/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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