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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
USDOT 2864381 · MC959744 · EIN 81-5042897 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
35 DANA ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780
(508) 212-2740 · ROBERT MARTIN
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
24 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 431
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BDGT67 · eff 10/04/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance207 pts
Unsafe Driving165 pts
Driver Fitness59 pts
Other40 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 56 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MA21
US3
RI3
CT2
VT1
ME1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8.47 | 8.47 | ≈87–94% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 1.27 | 1.15 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.00 | 9.51 | ≈87–91% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Seat belt 47% · Phone / texting 24% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 34% (4 OOS) · Tires 23% (2 OOS) · Other 21%
• 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 31 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 Plymouth County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Plymouth County, MA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 63%
396.9D2-FTF, 393.45D-B, 393.45D-BAAL
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.75).
2. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.353).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle4 trailer1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT MARTIN
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2016-03-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B C GROFF INC | 446794 | officer | strong |
| ADVANTAGE EXCAVATING LLC | 1744092 | officer | strong |
| BOBSTAR ENTERPRISES | 3177747 | officer | strong |
| BRASHEAR ELECTRIC INC | 3001189 | officer | strong |
| BUCKEYE CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION LTD | 3935440 | officer | strong |
| BUZZ TRUCKING LLC | 4531206 | officer | strong |
| C & T TRANSPORT INC | 1312617 | officer | strong |
| D & T AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICE LLC | 3239284 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GROUND ZERO ENGINEERING GROUP INC (USDOT 1359074, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
10/31/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
10/11/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
10/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2021)
10/04/2021 — Insurance filed — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BDGT67
10/04/2021 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
09/29/2021 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BDGT67
09/14/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/17/2021)
09/02/2021 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
05/31/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
05/25/2021 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
05/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2021)
04/02/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
03/24/2021 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
03/08/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2021)
01/30/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
01/20/2021 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2706847
01/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2021)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2864381.