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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY
USDOT 333894 · EIN 20-5528317
1622 NE 51ST AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50313-2125
(515) 262-9511 · SCOTT B ANSHUTZ
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
65 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 91
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance68 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
IA16
MO2
IL2
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.22 | 0.18 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.30 | 4.47 | ≈46–50% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-18. “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 Buchanan County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 43% · Speeding 35% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 44% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 18%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 100%
393.45D-B, 393.11A1-LIL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.225).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/28/2026 | Linn Co Club Rd, IA | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2026 | No city county crash, IA | 1 |
Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SCOTT B ANSHUTZ
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
1988-11-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN TRUCK LEASING CORP | 388533 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2024)
11/25/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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