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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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GULFSIDE SUPPLY INC
USDOT 280351 · EIN 59-1431473
2900 E 7TH AVENUE SUITE 200, TAMPA, FL, 33605
(813) 636-9808 · MARCUS MATTHEW ERICKSON
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
210 / 127
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
341 / 1856
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1719 pts
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Other95 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 12 | 248 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 76 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 66 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 44 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 44 |
Most inspected states
FL83
CA80
CO33
TX27
AL16
NY15
MT12
GA10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.53 | 0.46 | ≈22–29% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.10 | ≈33–37% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.44 | 4.54 | ≈67–71% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.03 | 0.04 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 6 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Speeding 34% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 80% · False log / RODS 20%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 33% (8 OOS) · Tires 23% (15 OOS) · Brakes 19% (7 OOS)
• 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 32 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: 46 inspections, 47 violations, 9 OOS, 26 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance28 viol · 9 OOS · 60%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.11A1-LLPL ×2, 393.201A-FRCLS ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 48 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.33).
2. Other15 viol · 32%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLDL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 4%
392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 69 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.398).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2, 393.11A1-LLPL ×2, 393.201A-FRCLS ×2, 392.9A2-C ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | BARTOW, FL | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2024 | FT. WALTON BEACH, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/29/2024 | COCONUT CREEK, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
50 incomplete vehicle6 trailer6 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MARCUS MATTHEW ERICKSON
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
127
Registered since
1986-10-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
10/21/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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