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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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JOSEPH SPIEWAK
USDOT 3427827 · MC1401807 · EIN 85-1026715 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6080 EAGLE AVE, PORTAGE, IN, 46368-1509
(219) 688-0261 · JOSEPH M SPIEWAK
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
14 / 364
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BAS 61496576 · eff 05/29/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance406 pts
Unsafe Driving43 pts
Other23 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
IN10
MI1
MO1
TX1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.69 | 1.69 | ≈41–48% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18.85 | 18.85 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-10. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 44% (2 OOS) · Brakes 18% (3 OOS) · Suspension / axle 9%
• 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.
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 74% · Seat belt 16% · Speeding 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 30 violations, 5 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 2 OOS · 57%
393.207F-SLAS, 393.209D-STPAL, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 14.138).
2. Other13 viol · 3 OOS · 43%
393.47E ×3, 393.60C ×3, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.60C ×3
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | CROWN POINT, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2025 | PORTAGE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/21/2025 | LA PORTE, IN | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 11 vehicles seen in inspections
6 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH M SPIEWAK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2020-05-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJS CARTAGE INC | 4253400 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2026)
04/13/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/29/2021 — Insurance filed — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAS 61496576
05/13/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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