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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PLIMPTON AND HILLS CORP
USDOT 332314 · EIN 60496010
300 RESEARCH PARKWAY, MERIDEN, CT, 06450
(860) 522-4233 · LEON TATES
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
49 / 66
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 81
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance32 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 |
Most inspected states
CT18
NY11
MA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.54 | 0.54 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.71 | 0.57 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.60 | 1.73 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 71% · Following / lane / reckless 29%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 8 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 56% · Brakes 25% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 9 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | GREENWICH, CT | ✓ | ||
| 10/13/2025 | MANCHESTER, CT | ✓ |
Equipment — 25 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LEON TATES
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2020)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1988-11-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
10/29/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2020)
11/18/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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