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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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BRIDGETOWN TRUCKING NORTHWEST LLC
USDOT 2955185 · MC1449 · EIN 81-4567886 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7824 N LEADBETTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97203
(503) 528-9705 · DAVE CHALMERS
63
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 8.5% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 378
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy A0169618001 · eff 04/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance168 pts
Unsafe Driving118 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance73 pts
Other23 pts
Driver Fitness19 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
WA26
OR13
MO6
IL1
OH1
TX1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.10 | 3.10 | ≈46–53% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.94 | 0.96 | ≈70–77% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.25 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.00 | 4.10 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 74% (2 OOS) · Other 16% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Montgomery County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montgomery County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 59% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Other 8%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 33 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 36% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (1 OOS) · Load securement 19% (1 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 28 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: 8 inspections, 19 violations, 6 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 37%
393.9 ×2, 393.100B-C, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 32%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 2 OOS · 11%
395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.705).
Repeat offenders: 393.9 ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 | PORTLAND, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer22 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DAVE CHALMERS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
2016-12-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETOWN TRUCKING MIDWEST LLC | 2954941 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BRIDGETOWN TRUCKING INC | 811491 | officer, phone | strong |
| DBA ENTERPRISE LLC | 3572526 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BRIDGETOWN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 811491, 1999).
Activity history (recent)
02/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
04/01/2021 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0169618001
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAS 58636546
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8006619
01/09/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/16/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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