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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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UNICORN TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 276499 · MC194290 · EIN 52-1375934 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7466 CANDLEWOOD DR SUITE B, HANOVER, MD, 21076
(410) 766-1716 · PETER COTGREAVE
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
17 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 296
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy MCP50293A · eff 06/11/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance294 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 54 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MD28
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.67 | 0.67 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.62 | 5.62 | ≈69–73% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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 Frederick County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Frederick County, MD 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
Driver Fitness 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 64% (5 OOS) · Tires 15% (2 OOS) · Other 11%
• 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 45 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: 5 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.503).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle5 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PETER COTGREAVE
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
1986-07-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
06/11/2019 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP50293A
06/11/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883047 01
05/15/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2019)
05/15/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2019)
06/11/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 0 518 264
05/15/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2018)
05/15/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2018)
06/11/2013 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1387433
05/15/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2013)
05/15/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2013)
06/11/2012 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN598529
10/07/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/11/2010 — Insurance filed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IHQ8732385
06/11/2010 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 30 MS UP9061
02/12/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/20/2002 — Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3203191314
03/25/1998 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133 003942 2
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/276499.