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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 280273 · EIN 61-0871032
945 NANDINO DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40511
(865) 381-9933 · DOUG HERTEL
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
6 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 206
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Other13 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
TN10
KY6
WV5
NC3
SC2
VA2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.33 | 6.33 | ≈68–75% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.11 | 6.11 | ≈66–70% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Phone / texting 53% · Speeding 47%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 22 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 75% (5 OOS) · Brakes 17% · Lighting / lamps 5% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 43 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: 4 inspections, 3 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.583).
2. Other1 viol · 33%
393.95B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle17 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DOUG HERTEL
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1986-10-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 26 carriers
Shares identifiers with 26 carriers (24 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT LEASING INC | 332574 | 1 VINs | strong |
| WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT HERITAGE INC | 2963353 | officer, phone | strong |
| WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT OF OHIO INC | 689243 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
10/20/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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