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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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STM AUTO INC
USDOT 3084301 · MC68438 · EIN 47-3861223 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2925 BRAEBURN CIRCLE, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48108
(734) 999-6962 · SEBASTIAN MERCA
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 495
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Central Mutual Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 8946891 · eff 03/10/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance569 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Other25 pts
Driver Fitness17 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 66 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 56 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 44 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MI18
NY6
MA4
PA2
CT1
NJ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.71 | 3.71 | ≈41–48% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.29 | 0.31 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.41 | 10.66 | ≈99–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-21. “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 41% · Brakes 25% (4 OOS) · Tires 22% (4 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 34 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 Onondaga County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Onondaga County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Other 46%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 70%
392.2-SLLMF ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.808).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLUP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.782).
3. Other1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS1
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLMF ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2026 | DANBY TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/10/2025 | Potterville, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/03/2025 | PORTAGE, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer11 incomplete vehicle3 truck
Company profile
Officer
SEBASTIAN MERCA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2018-01-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD CONNECTIONS LLC | 4177365 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
03/10/2022 — Insurance filed — Central Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8946891
03/10/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0041700
03/10/2021 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN279574
03/10/2020 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0065309
01/31/2019 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0065309
03/12/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/09/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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