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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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OWEN INDUSTRIES INC
USDOT 29260 · MC1676670 · EIN 47-0618875 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
501 AVENUE H, CARTER LAKE, IA, 51510
(701) 551-6880 · ROBERT OWEN TYLER OWEN
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
33 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 266
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 8M808456 · eff 02/11/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance135 pts
Unsafe Driving106 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance16 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
SD21
NE13
ND9
KS6
IA6
MN2
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.72 | 3.59 | ≈55–62% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.14 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.52 | 3.60 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-19. “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 NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NE to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 40% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Speeding 23%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 81% · False log / RODS 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 44% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 38% · Emergency equipment 9%
• 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 31 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: 5 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.79).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.06).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck25 trailer5 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT OWEN TYLER OWEN
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLATBED EXPRESS INC | 332858 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
03/17/2025 — Insurance name changed — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8M808456
02/11/2025 — Insurance filed — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8M808456
02/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8M808456
02/10/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2025)
10/29/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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