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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC
USDOT 2945179 · EIN 46-2539770
20603 BURL COURT, JOLIET, IL, 60433
(219) 225-5136 · DAVID PAULIN
54
High risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 44.4% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 31.8% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
93 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 495
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate31.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance337 pts
Driver Fitness78 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol72 pts
Other44 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 72 | |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.25E-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MI10
IL7
IN3
OH1
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.24 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.25 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 2.79 | 2.73 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1.36 | 1.53 | ≈63–70% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.45 | 8.14 | ≈77–81% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 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 7 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 28% (5 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 21% · Lighting / lamps 18% (2 OOS)
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Berrien County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Berrien County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 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: 6 inspections, 27 violations, 10 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 5 OOS · 48%
396.17C-PI ×4, 393.75A1-TFBMF ×2, 393.25E-L
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.588).
2. Other9 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Controlled Substances/Alcohol2 viol · 2 OOS · 7%
392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP
✓ Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.02).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×4, 393.75A1-TFBMF ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | NEW WINCHESTER, IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/10/2026 | BREMEN TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2025 | ROCKFORD, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
22 incomplete vehicle17 trailer4 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID PAULIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
2016-11-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
12/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2023)
11/09/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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