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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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JOHN WHEELER LOGGING INC
USDOT 2848027 · EIN 68-0154104
13570 HWY 36 EAST, RED BLUFF, CA, 96080
(530) 527-2993 · VERNON MCCOSHUM
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
53 / 418
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance418 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 66 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 63 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 392.2SLSCR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.116F-CL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
CA53
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.18 | 5.24 | ≈65–69% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-31. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Shasta County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Shasta County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 42% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (2 OOS) · Suspension / axle 17% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 34 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: 12 inspections, 22 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 4 OOS · 86%
393.207A-SAPPCBLM ×3, 393.45D-B ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.885).
2. Other3 viol · 14%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM ×3, 393.45D-B ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle10 trailer2 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
VERNON MCCOSHUM
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
2016-02-12
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY J WILLHITE | 4081985 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/15/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2023)
02/12/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
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