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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2546417 · MC886535 · EIN 47-1936014 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
601 TALLMADGE ROAD, KENT, OH, 44240
(330) 673-6100 · DAVID CALKINS
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier52 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
951 / 794
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
789 / 4536
Crashes (24 mo)
52
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy BAP498304700 · eff 12/31/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance3377 pts
Unsafe Driving1015 pts
Other212 pts
Driver Fitness164 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance92 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol72 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 660 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 175 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 175 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 162 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 152 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 144 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 140 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 104 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 96 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 96 |
Most inspected states
NC179
MD127
PA64
SC60
MI52
FL49
GA48
VA42
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.87 | 0.83 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | ≈71–75% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.24 | 4.25 | ≈65–69% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 4 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 32% · Seat belt 24% · Phone / texting 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 39% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 39% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 22%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (13 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (3 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (25 OOS) · Tires 26% (35 OOS) · Brakes 14% (18 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 35 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: 102 inspections, 106 violations, 24 OOS, 52 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance66 viol · 20 OOS · 62%
393.9A-LIL ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.9A-LHLI ×5
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 82 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.18).
2. Other23 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
392.2-SLLSR ×5, 392.2-SLL ×4, 393.47E ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving15 viol · 14%
392.16-D ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.2-SLLCP ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 158 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.653).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LIL ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.9A-LHLI ×5, 392.2-SLLSR ×5, 392.2-SLL ×4, 392.16-D ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 396.17C-PI ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 52 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2026 | CENTER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2026 | HAMILTON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/26/2026 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/20/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 08/17/2026 | BROOKVILLE, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/12/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 08/12/2026 | CRANBURY, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2026 | SAGINAW, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | WASHINGTON, DC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/12/2026 | NEW ALBANY, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
34 incomplete vehicle20 truck20 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID CALKINS
Annual mileage
24.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
496
Registered since
2014-10-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALKINS FARMS LLC | 2109814 | officer | strong |
| COLMER MONUMENT WORKS INC | 881853 | officer | strong |
| CARTER WOODCRAFT CENTER - PA CORP | 1078800 | mailing, phone | medium |
| HOLMES LUMBER & BUILDING CENTER INC | 326717 | mailing, phone | medium |
| KIGHT TRANSPORT L L C | 621550 | mailing, phone | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COLMER MONUMENT WORKS INC (USDOT 881853, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
05/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
24.3M mi reported (2024)
01/28/2022 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-631-510736-01
01/03/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2022)
12/31/2021 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP498304700
12/31/2021 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP498304700
12/31/2021 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-631-510736-01
01/30/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP0165524
01/03/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2020)
12/31/2019 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP0165524
01/20/2017 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 134D0219
12/31/2016 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 134D0219
12/27/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2017)
10/22/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/01/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
12/31/2012 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-11
06/18/2012 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-06
06/18/2012 — Insurance name changed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 06608331
05/15/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2012)
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/2546417.