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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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OUTBACK CONTRACTORS INC
USDOT 2962000 · EIN 26-2099806
13670 HIGHWAY 36 E, RED BLUFF, CA, 96080-7849
(530) 528-2225 · MATTIE BUNTING
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
153 / 98
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
71 / 318
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance250 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Other24 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 45 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 172.400A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA71
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.19 | 0.19 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.30 | 2.39 | ≈24–28% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 6 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Shasta County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Shasta County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 34% (4 OOS) · Tires 22% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% (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 13 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: 14 inspections, 14 violations, 4 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 4 OOS · 43%
393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.100B-C
✓ 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
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.725).
2. Other6 viol · 43%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.143).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 | RED BLUFF, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
40 incomplete vehicle16 trailer4 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
MATTIE BUNTING
Recordable crash rate
1.16 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
98
Registered since
2017-01-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBACK UTILITIES INC | 1691916 | 15 VINs | strong |
| BASIN ENTERPRISES INC | 2256929 | 1 VINs | strong |
| LAZY SPADE LLC | 3079878 | officer, phone | strong |
| MICHELS PACIFIC ENERGY INC | 3308441 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2024)
01/12/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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