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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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RALPH SMITH COMPANY
USDOT 307887 · MC251299 · EIN 87-0512914 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
250 SOUTH 100 WEST, MONA, UT, 84645
(801) 633-2184 · LINETTE SMITH
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
35 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 609
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP 3959068 · eff 10/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance528 pts
Unsafe Driving80 pts
Other17 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
UT21
WY4
CO3
OR2
MT1
ID1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.93 | 1.82 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.27 | 0.28 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.72 | 10.75 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 4 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (1 OOS) · Brakes 29% (2 OOS) · Load securement 15% (6 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
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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 Tooele County, UT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tooele County, UT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 61% · Speeding 28% · Other 11%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 31 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 4 OOS · 71%
393.45D-B ×3, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM ×2, 393.9A-LBL ×2
✓ 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
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.04).
2. Other8 viol · 26%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLL, 393.95F
✓ 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. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 3%
392.2SLTRS
✓ Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
✓ Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.448).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×4, 393.45D-B ×3, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM ×2, 393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/16/2026 | PARK CITY, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/14/2025 | MURRAY, UT | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer24 truck6 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
LINETTE SMITH
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
1988-01-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHWORTH COMPANY | 1181761 | officer | strong |
| PAM'S FRESH DESIGN LLC | 4111148 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BRET WALTON | 1135748 | address | medium |
| RALPH SMITH COMPANY | 2339793 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2020 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 3959068
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 030 40 49
11/14/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660 9472B545
02/15/2015 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-002720
01/20/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/17/2015)
01/20/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/17/2015)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy P0009-110592
10/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ATJ-Z91-455426-01
10/07/2010 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000078-B
10/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000078-B
09/10/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2010)
09/10/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2010)
10/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000078-A
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000078
10/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
CARGO · policy TPN-000078
10/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP24959A
09/04/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2007)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/307887.