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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION LLC
USDOT 3395433 · MC1091991 · EIN 84-4643122 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11755 LEBANON RD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45241-2038
(513) 563-5110 · BENJAMIN KENNER
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
106 / 96
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
138 / 625
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT5204609 · eff 09/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance355 pts
Unsafe Driving197 pts
Driver Fitness43 pts
Other32 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance32 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 120 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 56 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 18 |
Most inspected states
OH19
NY10
TN10
CA9
NM9
IN9
MT8
NC6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.44 | 2.41 | ≈41–48% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.25 | ≈47–54% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.41 | 2.45 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 4 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
Vehicle 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 43% · Other 3%
• 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 81% · Log / ELD device 19%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 39% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (2 OOS) · Brakes 20% (5 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 14 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: 18 inspections, 7 violations, 5 OOS, 13 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 4 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.104F3-C, 393.104B-C
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.808).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
392.5A3-POSS, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.83).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2026 | MONROE, OH | ✓ | ||
| 09/24/2025 | Belvidere Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/17/2025 | KENT, WA | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | SHARONVILLE, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/24/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer39 truck
Company profile
Officer
BENJAMIN KENNER
Recordable crash rate
0.99 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
96
Registered since
2020-02-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY DASH LLC | 572216 | 5 VINs | strong |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION INC | 561161 | strong | |
| ANDERSON PRODUCTS | 343200 | mailing | medium |
| CINCINNATI FREIGHT EXPEDITORS INC | 459673 | address | medium |
| STAR POINT LOGISTICS INC | 2264400 | mailing | medium |
| TEE SERVICES INC | 2218583 | mailing | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CINCINNATI FREIGHT EXPEDITORS INC (USDOT 459673, 1991).
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT5204609
09/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Arch Insurance Company
policy ZACAT5204608
05/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.5M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT5204608
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5204607
07/17/2025 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 075357Y
06/20/2025 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/16/2025)
02/19/2025 — Insurance filed — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 075357Y
02/19/2025 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 075357Y
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5204606
06/13/2024 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 075357Y
05/17/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2024)
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5204605
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5204603
05/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/17/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/17/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
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