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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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GOLDEN HAWK TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 332335 · MC209573 · EIN 34-1738459 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4594 LINCOLN HWY, CRESTLINE, OH, 44827-9685
(419) 683-3304 · ROBERT STAHL
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.3% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
21 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 409
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT47042A · eff 10/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance361 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance55 pts
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Other14 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
OH6
IN6
TN5
KY4
TX3
MO3
FL2
SC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.20 | 1.20 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.00 | 1.04 | ≈72–79% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.14 | 10.70 | ≈94–98% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-04. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 44% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 2%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Tires 16% (3 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 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 St. Charles County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Charles County, MO 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 55% · Speeding 39% · Other 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/16/2025 | Chicago, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
33 truck23 trailer7 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT STAHL
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1988-11-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL AUTO RENTALS INC | 1330330 | officer | strong |
| B AND B AUTO PARTS | 1697635 | officer | strong |
| BELLS FIREWORKS DISPLAY CO INC | 1031386 | officer | strong |
| FORDS CREEK COLONY | 1721046 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT RAY STAHL | 2085988 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT STAHL | 2082327 | officer | strong |
| STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 2042232 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT47042A
10/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GRT47042A
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0158331001
08/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LJO0000858
04/25/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 45MSUJ6122
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TR 210639
07/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TR 210629
06/04/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2019)
06/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2019)
07/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TR 210427
06/04/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2018)
06/04/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2018)
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08532701
07/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07436404
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07436402
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07436401
01/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07436401
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/332335.