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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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FRIEL LUMBER COMPANY LLC
USDOT 337532 · EIN 52-0320360
100 FRIEL PL, QUEENSTOWN, MD, 21658
(410) 827-8811 · JAMES R FRIEL JR
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
8 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 327
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving179 pts
Vehicle Maintenance138 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 84 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 63 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MD28
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19.75 | 19.75 | ≈94–100% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.25 | 2.25 | ≈23–27% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 47% · Seat belt 39% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• 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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Talbot County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Talbot County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 59% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14% · Tires 14% (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 15 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: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.688).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 14.813).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES R FRIEL JR
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
1988-12-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEW FRIEL LLC | 33544 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
12/22/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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