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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC
USDOT 316596 · MC367397 · EIN 68-0275553 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
267 STRICKLIN ROAD, CULLMAN, AL, 35057
(256) 841-3265 · NIKO LAHANAS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
164 / 177
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
292 / 894
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Ace American Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy ISA H08868104 · eff 06/28/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance471 pts
Unsafe Driving234 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance145 pts
Other51 pts
Driver Fitness44 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 140 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 49 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 44 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
CA58
KS21
KY18
IA16
WI12
MD12
IL12
PA12
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.56 | 0.57 | ≈32–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.31 | 0.33 | ≈55–62% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.76 | 1.85 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-20. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 33% · Speeding 30% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• 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.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 37% · Following / lane / reckless 34% · False log / RODS 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 24 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 41% (8 OOS) · Brakes 25% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (1 OOS)
• 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: 2 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
390.21TC-MC
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2026 | ARCADE, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/29/2025 | PINE ISLAND, MN | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2025 | ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL | 1 | ||
| 06/25/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/27/2025 | SACRAMENTO, CA | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | PARIS, KY | ✓ | ||
| 01/03/2025 | WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/24/2024 | IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle23 truck21 trailer
Company profile
Officer
NIKO LAHANAS
Annual mileage
9.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
177
Registered since
1988-05-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 49 carriers
Shares identifiers with 49 carriers (46 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & K TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1094779 | 40 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 5 VINs | strong |
| PENNINGTON SEED INC | 58528 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| 24 7 EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC | 1020742 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FRESENIUS USA MANUFACTURING INC | 387474 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MAERSK LOGISTICS & SERVICES USA INC | 6682 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
9.2M mi reported (2025)
08/31/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/24/2018 — Insurance transferred — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy DZJ80956474
06/28/2018 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H08868104
06/28/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0103641001
11/23/2014 — Insurance replaced — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DZJ80956474
11/23/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 4016264120
10/27/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2014)
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 4016264120
10/13/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
CARGO · policy 4016264120
07/17/2009 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-141-433911-03
06/22/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2009)
06/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-141-433911-03
07/26/2002 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2002)
06/29/2002 — Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CK06310539
07/08/2001 — Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
CARGO · policy A3055515
06/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
CARGO · policy A3055515
06/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy A3055515
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