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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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BRENTZEL EXCAVATION LLC
USDOT 2403160 · MC1066375 · EIN 46-1369548 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2 MAIN STREET SUITE A, IRWIN, PA, 15642
(724) 515-7073 · JAMES HAMILTON
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
8 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 299
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 7012414190 · eff 05/10/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance269 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 58 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.25A-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSEF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
PA27
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.77 | 2.77 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.13 | 5.16 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 Indiana County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Indiana County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22% (1 OOS) · Brakes 22% (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 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: 7 inspections, 15 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 53%
396.17C-PI ×3, 393.25A-L, 393.9A-HLLH
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.848).
2. Other5 viol · 33%
393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.078).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×3, 393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
11 incomplete vehicle9 trailer3 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES HAMILTON
Recordable crash rate
9.09 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2013-05-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-H TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 3007761 | officer | strong |
| 3-H TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 3420466 | officer | strong |
| BEBE ENTERPRIZE INC | 1336417 | officer | strong |
| D&H EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC | 3769102 | officer | strong |
| EQUIPTECH LLC | 2921360 | officer | strong |
| FACTORY DIRECT FURNITURE INC | 1607347 | officer | strong |
| HAMILTON EXPRESS LLC | 1715021 | officer | strong |
| HAMILTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC | 2976548 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JAMES HAMILTON (USDOT 1576372, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
02/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
05/10/2021 — Insurance filed — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7012414190
05/10/2021 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 91N07528
10/28/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/07/2017 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
08/07/2017 — Out-of-service order rescinded
05/06/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/2403160.