VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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BANDYS INC
USDOT 267284 · MC418100 · EIN 55-0642911 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
31618 MIDLAND TRAIL, LOOKOUT, WV, 25868-6210
(304) 574-2509 · CARRIE JOHNSON
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
41 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
90 / 229
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company — $3M BIPD · policy ISCNN08000000010-00 · eff 06/11/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance178 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Unsafe Driving17 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
WV43
OH33
PA8
VA3
MD2
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.69 | 0.49 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.33 | 1.28 | ≈11–15% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.15 | 0.17 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 new since the Sep 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 Stark County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Stark County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 53% · Speeding 47%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 61% (1 OOS) · Tires 15% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13%
• 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 8 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: 8 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 100%
180.415-HMTMC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
🎓 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 — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | TARENTUM BOROUGH, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/22/2026 | SHEFFIELD, OH | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | ORANGE, OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/10/2025 | SOUTH BLOOMFIELD, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/11/2025 | SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 11/20/2024 | PITTSBURGH CITY, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
21 truck18 trailer3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
CARRIE JOHNSON
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1985-12-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABUNDANT TRUCKING COMPANY | 2207028 | officer | strong |
| CHICS ON THE GO TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3907186 | officer | strong |
| CNR CONTRACTORS INC | 1072932 | officer | strong |
| PINE VILLAGE SERVICE CENTER INC | 364251 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2026)
06/11/2025 — Insurance filed — Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISCNN08000000010-00
06/11/2025 — Insurance ended — Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
policy ISCNB05000000205-01
06/11/2025 — Insurance ended — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
policy AEAS0110000088
06/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM1700055-101609
06/11/2024 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AEAS0110000088
06/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P100199
06/11/2020 — Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 62A300003-00
06/11/2019 — Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU010098-01
05/15/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2019)
06/21/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/11/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU010098-00
06/11/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG928043
06/11/2017 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1348311
06/11/2015 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PHPK1187064
10/02/2014 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 9387304
06/11/2014 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9387304
07/29/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/18/2018)
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/267284.