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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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GENERAL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 286764 · MC186800 · EIN 34-1613486 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1100 JENKINS BLVD, AKRON, OH, 44306-3754
(800) 627-6055 · JOE OSTOWSKE
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
85 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
89 / 447
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT9310003 · eff 09/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance235 pts
Unsafe Driving173 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance29 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.80-TEXTING | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
OH36
KY7
IN7
TX6
AR5
MS4
MI4
NC4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.47 | 1.49 | ≈17–24% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.23 | ≈33–40% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.64 | 2.69 | ≈30–34% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 65% · Following / lane / reckless 20% · Phone / texting 12%
• 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 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 72% · False log / RODS 24% · Log / ELD device 3%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 51% (6 OOS) · Brakes 27% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14%
• 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 22 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, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 3 OOS · 36%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.98).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.103).
3. Other2 viol · 18%
395.3A2-HOSPRNP, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2026 | WARREN, MS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/03/2025 | MINERAL WELLS, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/30/2024 | OLMSTED FALLS, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/25/2024 | SULLIVAN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 94 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer41 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOE OSTOWSKE
Annual mileage
5.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
1987-02-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARWICK MOTOR CARRIERS INC | 1509067 | 5 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9310003
01/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.4M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9310001
04/09/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9310000
03/31/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900098-00
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900098-00
04/28/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy VPP 4900098-00
03/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000054-00
11/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010314-00
11/05/2009 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9891751
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9891751
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 004057915
10/09/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2009)
11/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO · policy WCP103008821600
10/06/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2008)
01/14/2008 — Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103008821600
12/31/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2008)
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/286764.