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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC
USDOT 2838730 · MC950332 · EIN 81-0911386 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3663 TRAILER DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28269
(336) 529-2206 · JASON PUTNEY
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 330
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Incline Casualty Company — $750K BIPD · policy ICC-E4272-322545 · eff 02/10/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance188 pts
Vehicle Maintenance145 pts
Unsafe Driving54 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 84 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 | |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NC13
SC9
GA6
MD3
TN2
OH1
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.78 | 1.78 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.83 | 1.89 | ≈87–94% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.16 | 5.38 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 65% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 32% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 3%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 24 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 Iredell County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Iredell County, NC 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 69% · Phone / texting 19% · Seat belt 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
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, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 75%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.110B2I-C
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
33 trailer28 truck
Company profile
Officer
JASON PUTNEY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2016-01-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 36 carriers
Shares identifiers with 36 carriers (33 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERMODAL CARGO SERVICES CO LLC | 814696 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DMB BOX LLC | 3713989 | address | medium |
| Q&Q TRANSPORT LLC | 3648090 | address | medium |
| TRUE NATURE LOGISTICS INC | 3951602 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/10/2026 — Insurance filed — Incline Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ICC-E4272-322545
02/10/2026 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229399
01/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
02/10/2025 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-E4272-321051
02/10/2024 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0188192001
02/10/2022 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QHI-E4284-320720-00
02/10/2021 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 834223001
02/10/2020 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0419259
02/10/2019 — Insurance cancelled — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy JST1002826
01/14/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/08/2019)
06/19/2018 — Insurance replaced — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy JST1002826
02/10/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2868020
02/10/2018 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2868020
01/16/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2018)
08/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2868020
02/18/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/14/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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