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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2912964 · MC981678 · EIN 82-5460852 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
359 CRAIN RD, BROOKLAND, AR, 72417
(870) 974-3334 · MICHAEL MATTHEWS
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
16 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 40
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CA861909214 · eff 10/08/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance30 pts
Other20 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.205A-WRC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | — | 4 | 0 |
Most inspected states
AR20
MO5
TN3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.57 | 0.58 | — | ▲ worse |
| 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 | 1.59 | 1.59 | ≈13–17% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-06-26. “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 AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 33% (1 OOS) · Tires 33% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20%
• 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 7 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: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.193).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
11 truck7 trailer4 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL MATTHEWS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2016-07-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL CABLE AND FIBER CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3335200 | officer | strong |
| AWNING WORLD OF LOUISIANA INC | 1685146 | officer | strong |
| CTG DISTRIBUTORS INC | 4112097 | officer | strong |
| DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1465956 | officer | strong |
| HDPE SERVICES LLC | 4298679 | officer | strong |
| LMNO CONSTRUCTION | 1072281 | officer | strong |
| MERIT STEEL PROCESSING LLC | 3187392 | officer | strong |
| MICHAEL J MATTHEWS | 983726 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AWNING WORLD OF LOUISIANA INC (USDOT 1685146, 2007).
Activity history (recent)
10/30/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA861909214
10/08/2025 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA861909214
10/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA861909214
10/03/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/2025)
08/21/2025 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6517486
11/01/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2023)
08/21/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 014-57-1046
08/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YAR000023-00
07/25/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2022)
10/19/2021 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YAR000023-00
10/05/2021 — Insurance name changed — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YAR000023-00
09/16/2021 — Insurance replaced — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YAR000023-00
09/10/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YAR000023-00
07/24/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 50-429322-00
08/17/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/30/2019)
07/27/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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