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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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DEEP BLUE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3147802 · MC103124 · EIN 83-0685612 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
31545 COUNTY ROAD 437, SORRENTO, FL, 32776
(352) 735-4687 · MICHAEL SHANE ROWE
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 38.7% — well above the 22% national average8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
82 / 80
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 1279
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP 0381474 · eff 07/13/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate38.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance824 pts
Unsafe Driving311 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance140 pts
Other54 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 48 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 44 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 40 | |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
Most inspected states
GA16
FL13
TN11
LA9
NC9
MS8
MO8
KY7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.71 | 3.44 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.66 | 0.70 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.43 | 7.76 | ≈90–94% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-27 · 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 40% · Speeding 31% · Phone / texting 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · False log / RODS 15% · Log / ELD device 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 39% (16 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (2 OOS) · Tires 17% (5 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 37 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
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: 19 inspections, 22 violations, 4 OOS, 10 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 4 OOS · 41%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.323).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2SLIMPT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.782).
3. Other4 viol · 18%
393.60D, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 392.2WG ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 | EVANSVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/27/2026 | LAKE HELEN, FL | ✓ | ||
| 10/06/2025 | Orange Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/30/2025 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 09/15/2025 | ROUND ROCK, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/09/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 3 | ✓ | |
| 05/28/2025 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 05/08/2025 | ANDERSON, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer27 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL SHANE ROWE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
6.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
2018-06-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1309 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1309 carriers (1306 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENINSULA TRUCKING INC | 854374 | 49 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 3788627 | 3788627 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DUANE GOSSETT | 2215966 | phone, address | medium |
| PENINSULA FOLIAGE INC | 1330642 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.3M mi reported (2025)
02/05/2020 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615111288
08/23/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/13/2018 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 0381474
06/12/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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