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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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ARMSTRONG RENTALS LLC
USDOT 2942553 · MC1507491 · EIN 47-1760778 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2600 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, BEATRICE, NE, 68310-1219
(402) 239-9930 · JOE ARMSTRONG
51
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 75% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 284
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 6E4 44 13 · eff 05/05/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate75% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance164 pts
Unsafe Driving120 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NE30
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.96 | 4.96 | ≈78–85% (over 65) | 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 | 15.70 | 15.70 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 43% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Seat belt 23%
• 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 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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 Gage County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Gage County, NE 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ 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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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | LINCOLN, NE | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2025 | NE | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer15 truck11 incomplete vehicle10 other
Company profile
Officer
JOE ARMSTRONG
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
2016-10-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEATRICE LAWN CARE | 1461775 | officer, phone | strong |
| JOE ARMSTRONG | 1738255 | officer | strong |
| JOE ARMSTRONG | 551969 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOE ARMSTRONG (USDOT 551969, 1994).
Activity history (recent)
01/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
10/10/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/05/2024 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6E4 44 13
05/05/2024 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E4 44 13
05/05/2024 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E4 44 13
01/27/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/13/2024)
10/31/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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