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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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OLDCASTLE SW GROUP INC
USDOT 323837 · MC1175192 · EIN 84-0449536 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2273 RIVER ROAD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81505
(970) 243-5994 · MARTIN MERX
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
495 / 200
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
146 / 476
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy AS2-C81-004095-12 · eff 09/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance408 pts
Other36 pts
Unsafe Driving36 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CO142
NM4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.08 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.15 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.32 | 3.34 | ≈40–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 5 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 Montezuma County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montezuma County, CO 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 42% · Speeding 31% · Other 28%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 48% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 33% (4 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• 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 29 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: 18 inspections, 17 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 59%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ 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
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.49).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 35%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ 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 · 6%
392.2-SLLML
✓ 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 0.068).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/28/2026 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2026 | Not Reported, CO | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2025 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ||
| 05/21/2025 | GYPSUM, CO | ✓ | ||
| 10/15/2024 | RIDGEWAY, CO | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
39 incomplete vehicle14 truck13 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
MARTIN MERX
Annual mileage
10.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
200
Registered since
1988-08-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY | 368481 | 5 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
10.0M mi reported (2025)
02/16/2021 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-C81-004095-12
01/14/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2021)
12/30/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/01/2020 — Insurance filed — Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-C81-004095-12
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-C81-004095-12
08/02/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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