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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SILVER SAND COACH BUS LLC
USDOT 2845665 · MC1461549 · EIN 81-0814679 · NOT AUTHORIZED
3680 RANGE LINE RD, DECKERVILLE, MI, 48427-9420
(989) 225-5010 · MICHAEL KEINATH
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileDriver OOS 42.9% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
8 / 11
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 78
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate42.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance55 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Unsafe Driving1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLUP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
MI19
OH3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 2.20 | 2.44 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.57 | 1.61 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-20. “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
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Suspension / axle 49% (1 OOS) · Other 22% · Lighting / lamps 22%
• Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 10 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, 8 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Other4 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLSIV ×2, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLSOA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.5B-L
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.178).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 13%
391.41A-MCPVI
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.65).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSIV ×2
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Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
24 bus3 other1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL KEINATH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2016-02-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDNIGHT MADNESS INC | 1778828 | 2 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
11/29/2023 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5ST10902-01
07/18/2023 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5ST10902-00
06/21/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2023)
02/02/2023 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/05/2023)
01/17/2023 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5ST10902-00
09/09/2022 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/23/2023)
02/05/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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