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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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BRANCH CIVIL INC
USDOT 32509 · MC1049084 · EIN 54-1393148 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3635 PETERS CREEK RD, ROANOKE, VA, 24019
(540) 366-8853 · CHRIS CALDWELL
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
90 / 87
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
46 / 273
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy BAP 4637360 · eff 04/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance187 pts
Driver Fitness79 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance39 pts
Other18 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
VA37
NC9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.94 | 0.95 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.07 | 4.19 | ≈50–54% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.08 | 1.11 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-13. “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 Cumberland County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cumberland County, NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (1 OOS) · Tires 32% (4 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 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 30 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: 5 inspections, 17 violations, 9 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 7 OOS · 47%
393.75G-TAOW ×4, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.053).
2. Other7 viol · 41%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 12%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.705).
Repeat offenders: 393.75G-TAOW ×4, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2026 | GREENSBORO, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/22/2026 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | ✓ | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/12/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/28/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2024 | FUQUAY VARINA, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle7 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHRIS CALDWELL
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
69
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C CALDWELL TRUCKING INC | 607594 | officer | strong |
| C&E PLASTERING INC | 2020112 | officer | strong |
| CALDWELL & SONS TRUCKING INC | 164062 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
08/13/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/01/2019 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 4637360
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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