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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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COLD FRONT DISTRIBUTION LLC
USDOT 331112 · MC215945 · EIN 86-2254795
2850 COOKS ROAD, SANTA FE, NM, 87501
(303) 321-2369 · GLENN SIMES
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
126 / 146
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
110 / 301
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance149 pts
Driver Fitness65 pts
Unsafe Driving63 pts
Other25 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-AASGMD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NM34
CO13
MN13
WI11
KS6
KY5
SD4
MO4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.55 | 0.52 | ≈16–23% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | ≈25–32% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.40 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.06 | 0.94 | ≈8–12% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 6 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 WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from WI 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% · Phone / texting 32% · Speeding 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 100%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 15 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 42% (2 OOS) · Tires 40% (2 OOS) · Other 11% (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 6 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: 17 inspections, 6 violations, 3 OOS, 11 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-AASGMD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.795).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.285).
🎓 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 — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2025 | COTTLEVILLE, MO | 1 | ||
| 05/05/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
GLENN SIMES
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
75
Registered since
1988-11-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PIZZA WHOLESALE OF LEXINGTON INC | 479162 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2023)
11/15/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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