VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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UTILITY CONTRACTING CO
USDOT 348027 · EIN 59-1215876
1001 12 MILE RD NW, SPARTA, MI, 49345
(616) 887-8282 · JON WRIGHT
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
102 / 80
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 48
Crashes (24 mo)
2
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Vehicle Maintenance8 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MI9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.59 | 2.35 | — | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.00 | 4.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | SAGOLA TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2025 | SHERIDAN TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
8 incomplete vehicle3 trailer2 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
JON WRIGHT
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
80
Registered since
1989-03-27
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER ACRES GENERAL PARTNERSHIP | 4362109 | officer | strong |
| ARNOLD FARMS INC | 1668150 | officer | strong |
| CASCADE FURNITURE LLC | 1297904 | officer | strong |
| CASCADE FURNITURE LLC | 3227150 | officer | strong |
| ELITE AUTO SERVICES LLC | 1942156 | officer | strong |
| ELITE AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY | 4368800 | officer | strong |
| ELITE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LLC | 2466327 | officer | strong |
| ELITE TOWING & COLLISION LLC | 1222454 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
03/27/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/348027.