VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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CATO INC
USDOT 33644 · MC810991 · EIN 52-0733363 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1004 PARSONS ROAD, SALISBURY, MD, 21801
(410) 546-1215 · PETE PHOEBUS
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
55 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
94 / 272
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP3487232 · eff 04/01/2012
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance229 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other14 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.209D-STGBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD79
DE10
PA3
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 1.41 | ≈12–16% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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 Cecil County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cecil County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 52% (6 OOS) · Brakes 18% (3 OOS) · Steering 10% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 8 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: 6 inspections, 2 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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 1.057).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
383.23A2-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.143).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | DELAWARE CITY, DE | ✓ | ||
| 01/27/2026 | HALETHORPE, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
19 truck19 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PETE PHOEBUS
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELITE TANK LINES INC | 1881311 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GRIFFITH ENERGY SERVICES INC | 910045 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC | 993280 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2025)
02/05/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/01/2012 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP3487232
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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