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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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ALBATROSS VENTURES LLC
USDOT 2552051 · MC889269 · EIN 47-1854453 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
416 A CEYLON RD, CARMICHAELS, PA, 15370
(724) 319-2112 · CHARLES JASON FOSTER
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
45 / 58
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
79 / 149
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Erie Insurance Exchange — $1M BIPD · policy Q04-1340076 · eff 04/13/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance58 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance22 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
PA70
WV6
OH3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.24 | 0.24 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.25 | 0.27 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.04 | 1.05 | ≈8–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.32 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Washington County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 50% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Other 25%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 4 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (1 OOS) · Tires 17% (1 OOS) · Brakes 14%
• 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 5 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: 11 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 67%
393.9A-LIL ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.78).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.188).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LIL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 10/24/2025 | KASSON, WV | ✓ | ||
| 05/10/2025 | AMWELL TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 02/15/2025 | RICHLAND (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
37 incomplete vehicle3 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES JASON FOSTER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
58
Registered since
2014-10-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
12/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2024)
04/13/2023 — Insurance filed — Erie Insurance Exchange
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q04-1340076
04/13/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZC6530
03/17/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2023)
04/13/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z43916
04/28/2016 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy S2148052
12/30/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/22/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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