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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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LEWIS TREE SERVICE INC
USDOT 324411 · EIN 16-1004851
300 LUCIUS GORDON DRIVE, WEST HENRIETTA, NY, 14586
(585) 490-8628 · CHAD FAY
35
High risk
Risk factors
4 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 28.4% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
2525 / 2350
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
98 / 567
Crashes (24 mo)
29 · 4 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance510 pts
Other34 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Driver Fitness29 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 96 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.52A-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
NY34
MD10
TX10
FL8
MI6
NC5
GA4
CT4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.45 | 0.37 | ≈65–69% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.35 | 5.80 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 2 new since the Oct 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
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 Essex County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Essex County, NY 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 56% · Seat belt 44%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 67% (9 OOS) · Brakes 12% (7 OOS) · Other 8% (2 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 44 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: 9 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.52A-B, 396.5B-L
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.012).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 29 in 24 months · 4 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/21/2026 | HILLSBOROUGH, NC | ✓ | ||
| 06/11/2026 | CALEDONIA TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2026 | DALLAS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/15/2026 | NASHVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 04/03/2026 | HAMER, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/26/2026 | CAPE CORAL, FL | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/19/2026 | ENNIS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
54 incomplete vehicle18 trailer8 other3 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHAD FAY
Annual mileage
28.5M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
1047
Registered since
1988-08-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH COUNTRY FENCE LLC | 1814598 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
28.5M mi reported (2022)
08/08/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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