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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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YARDE METALS INC
USDOT 299202 · MC395923 · EIN 60970894 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
45 NEWELL ST, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06489
(860) 936-0090 · MATTHEW SMITH
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
127 / 114
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
146 / 430
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Hartford Fire Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy 72 CSE S53305 · eff 10/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance341 pts
Unsafe Driving47 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NY38
NC18
PA10
VT10
CT9
FL9
NH9
MI7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.16 | 0.16 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.23 | 2.34 | ≈23–27% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 3 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 Pike County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pike County, PA 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 64% · Speeding 30% · Other 6%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 32% (5 OOS) · Brakes 30% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 14 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: 21 inspections, 7 violations, 3 OOS, 15 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 86%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-CSURR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.672).
2. Other1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/06/2026 | SALEM, MA | ✓ | ||
| 05/09/2025 | ROCKINGHAM, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2025 | UPLAND, PA | ✓ | ||
| 10/22/2024 | MORRIS TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 10/09/2024 | MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
35 incomplete vehicle9 truck7 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MATTHEW SMITH
Annual mileage
5.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
114
Registered since
1987-08-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 72 carriers
Shares identifiers with 72 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 3 VINs | strong |
| 3M MATTRESS LLC | 1878185 | officer | strong |
| ABC TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3493441 | officer | strong |
| ADK BUILDER | 3318558 | officer | strong |
| ANEMOI | 3311242 | officer | strong |
| AOTCO METAL FINISHING LLC | 4375775 | officer | strong |
| ARBORSMITHS TREE SERVICE LLC | 2451409 | officer | strong |
| BIZPROS LLC | 3261833 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.7M mi reported (2025)
08/11/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 31 UEN OC2034
07/15/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2022)
10/01/2021 — Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 72 CSE S53305
08/13/2003 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2003)
07/18/2003 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy F3Y 004 440 -00
12/18/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/13/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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