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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ASH TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2844971 · MC953831 · EIN 81-1219486 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
61 MCMILLEN RD, ANTIOCH, IL, 60002-1844
(847) 473-5700 · ANTHONY JAMES ASH
34
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 55.6% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 22.7% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
16 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 601
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 5000382811 · eff 01/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate55.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate22.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance449 pts
Unsafe Driving136 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance114 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol24 pts
Other23 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 75 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.205C-WR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 392.15 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 21 |
Most inspected states
WI10
IL5
PA3
IN3
MD1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.12 | 9.35 | ≈88–95% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.38 | 1.42 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.76 | 0.78 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.51 | 0.52 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.63 | 14.63 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 26% · Phone / texting 15%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 68% · False log / RODS 32% (2 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 42% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (3 OOS) · Brakes 16%
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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 Kenosha County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kenosha County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 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: 2 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 67%
396.9D2-FTF, 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.973).
2. Other2 viol · 22%
390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.035).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | PROVISO TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/08/2025 | MILTON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2024 | WAUPACA, WI | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer17 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ANTHONY JAMES ASH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
2016-02-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCKLES TRUCKING LLC | 1027580 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CHUCKLES TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1027580, 2002).
Activity history (recent)
03/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
01/13/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/01/2022 — Insurance filed — MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5000382811
01/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZB8884
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAA 58489734
01/01/2018 — Insurance filed — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy BKS 58489734
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AWC A848204
02/13/2017 — Out-of-service order rescinded
01/09/2017 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
03/10/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/10/2022)
02/03/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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