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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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USDOT 2769643 · EIN 46-3260323
9350 TRADE PL STE A, SAN DIEGO, CA, 921266334
(858) 578-8001 · RICK CARPENTER
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
0 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 190
Crashes (24 mo)
1
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance124 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other29 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 392.2SLLHOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA36
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.72 | 0.66 | — | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.83 | 2.78 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “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
Driver 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Sacramento County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sacramento County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 55%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 45%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | FREMONT, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 11 vehicles seen in inspections
11 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICK CARPENTER
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2015-07-01
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER DECORATING CO INC | 1797018 | officer | strong |
| COLOR COUNTRY MASONRY INC | 1283976 | officer | strong |
| PRECISION REBUILDERS INC | 421762 | officer | strong |
| RICK CARPENTER | 4361874 | officer | strong |
| RICK CARPENTER | 1700349 | officer | strong |
| EDGAR RODRIGUEZ | 3468424 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: PRECISION REBUILDERS INC (USDOT 421762, 1990).
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/2769643.