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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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VESTAL ASPHALT INC
USDOT 349330 · EIN 16-1201418
201 STAGE ROAD, VESTAL, NY, 13850
(607) 785-3393 · MARK WARD
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
46 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 207
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance193 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Not in SMS21 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
NY32
PA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.06 | 1.06 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.50 | 2.45 | ≈28–32% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 1 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 Tioga County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tioga County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 66% · Following / lane / reckless 34%
• 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 17 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% · Load securement 22% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 5 inspections, 20 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Not in SMS12 viol · 60%
392.2WG ×12
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Other5 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 15%
396.3A1-BALR, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.11A1-CSURR
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.875).
Repeat offenders: 392.2WG ×12, 392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 | VESTAL, NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle10 truck8 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MARK WARD
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
1989-04-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK ENERGY INC | 2061721 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CORRUGATED CONCEPTS | 2690583 | officer | strong |
| EAGLE LANDSCAPE INC | 2010566 | officer | strong |
| L4 LIVESTOCK LLC | 2086228 | officer | strong |
| LINE DRIVE TEXAS INC | 3202507 | officer | strong |
| LINE DRIVE TRUCKING INC | 2483381 | officer | strong |
| MARGIN TRANSPORT LLC | 2530186 | officer | strong |
| MARK A WARD | 824122 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
04/04/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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