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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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DONALD B RICE TIRE CO INC
USDOT 343695 · EIN 52-0710070
909 N EAST ST, FREDERICK, MD, 21701
(301) 662-0166 · BRIAN CHASE
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsDriver OOS 8.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
97 / 97
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
70 / 234
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Driver Fitness96 pts
Unsafe Driving75 pts
Vehicle Maintenance61 pts
Other9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 45 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD52
WV7
VA6
PA2
NJ2
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.35 | 0.31 | ≈10–17% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.73 | 0.80 | ≈82–86% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.93 | 0.98 | ≈7–11% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Frederick County, 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 60% · Speeding 40%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (1 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 13%
• 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 4 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: 9 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 43%
392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.40F-BNPB, 392.2-SLLTR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.262).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.548).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 05/08/2026 | ELDERSBURG, MD | ✓ | ||
| 01/13/2026 | WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD | ✓ | ||
| 05/22/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/07/2025 | MD | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2024 | VA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
33 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN CHASE
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
1989-02-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHASE ELECTRIC LLC | 4578491 | officer | strong |
| CHASE SIGN & LIGHTING SERVICE INC | 3842263 | officer | strong |
| YEAH YEAH YEAHS TOURING LLC | 1214315 | officer | strong |
| RICE RETREADING INC | 497112 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2024)
02/13/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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