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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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LEONARD PAPER CO
USDOT 339752 · EIN 52-0640253
725 N HAVEN ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21205
(410) 563-0800 · TOM GERMERSHAUSEN
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
33 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 172
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance112 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 27 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
MD29
DC5
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.15 | 1.15 | ≈26–33% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.73 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.11 | 3.11 | ≈36–40% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 2 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 Baltimore city, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Baltimore city, MD 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 56% · Seat belt 44%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 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
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 66% · Brakes 27% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 4%
• 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 26 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: 4 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ 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 0.862).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 08/16/2025 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 12/06/2024 | MD | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
30 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
TOM GERMERSHAUSEN
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1989-01-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
01/10/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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