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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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RLM UNDERGROUND LLC
USDOT 2963412 · EIN 81-4452573
1121 DOUGLAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66062
(859) 481-1962 · JOE CROOKS
58
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 81.8% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 89.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 42
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 1595
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate81.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate89.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1264 pts
Driver Fitness635 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance112 pts
Other102 pts
Unsafe Driving72 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 240 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 156 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 140 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 128 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 112 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 102 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 13 | 13 | 99 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 93 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
Most inspected states
MI15
IA3
IL3
KS3
WI2
MN1
MT1
WA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.49 | 1.39 | ≈37–44% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.74 | 1.74 | ≈86–93% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 9.96 | 10.13 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16.96 | 17.23 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 100% (7 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 84% (38 OOS) · English language 16% (6 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 24% (9 OOS) · Tires 22% (11 OOS) · Brakes 18% (17 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Johnson County, KS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Johnson County, KS 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 56% · Speeding 38% · Other 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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: 7 inspections, 69 violations, 25 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Other31 viol · 1 OOS · 45%
392.2-SLLSR ×5, 390.21TB2-DOT ×5, 393.48A ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 11 OOS · 30%
396.17C-PI ×4, 393.43DBMA ×3, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 12.72).
3. Driver Fitness11 viol · 11 OOS · 16%
391.41APC ×5, 383.23A2-LCDLN ×3, 391.11B2-Q ×2
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.47).
Repeat offenders: 391.41APC ×5, 392.2-SLLSR ×5, 390.21TB2-DOT ×5, 396.17C-PI ×4, 393.48A ×4, 383.23A2-LCDLN ×3, 393.43DBMA ×3, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | SPARTA TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer20 truck14 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOE CROOKS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
2017-01-18
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
07/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
06/13/2022 — Out-of-service order rescinded
05/22/2022 — Federal out-of-service order
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
09/26/2021 — Out-of-service order rescinded
08/13/2021 — Federal out-of-service order
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
01/18/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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