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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3497826 · MC816209 · EIN 98-1575918 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1 KINGSWOOD DR UNIT 200, HAMMONDS PLAINS, NS, B4B 0P4
(902) 835-9900 · OLEKSII SHATOV
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
117 / 113
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
362 / 1509
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy NCA9504951 · eff 10/05/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1110 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance240 pts
Unsafe Driving101 pts
Driver Fitness58 pts
Other53 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 190 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 120 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 116 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 108 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 54 | 76 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 75 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 40 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
Most inspected states
ME215
NY97
VT15
MD9
NH4
MA4
NJ3
CT3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.85 | 0.85 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.26 | ≈50–57% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.07 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.51 | 2.48 | ≈33–37% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 2 new since the Oct 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 Clinton County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY 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 84% · Speeding 11% · Other 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 48% · False log / RODS 33% · Hours exceeded 8% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 44% (7 OOS) · Tires 38% (16 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11% (1 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 25 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: 53 inspections, 32 violations, 4 OOS, 37 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance20 viol · 3 OOS · 63%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×3, 393.45D-B ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 47 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.882).
2. Other7 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 393.47E ×2, 391.11B4-CLHA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 9%
395.8E1PC, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 72 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×3, 393.45D-B ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | TREMONT TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 12/02/2025 | BIDDEFORD, ME | ✓ | ||
| 03/28/2025 | PITTSFIELD, ME | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/26/2025 | CARATUNK, ME | ✓ |
Equipment — 99 vehicles seen in inspections
51 trailer48 truck
Company profile
Officer
OLEKSII SHATOV
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
9.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
113
Registered since
2020-10-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (33 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & T TRANSPORT LTD | 248456 | 7 VINs | strong |
| QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (NB) LTD | 772395 | 3 VINs | strong |
| TOPAZ TRANS HOLDING LOGISTICS LLC | 4052465 | officer | strong |
| ASE LOGISTICS INC | 4385380 | 2 VINs | medium |
| AYR MOTOR EXPRESS INC | 439471 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DONNELLY FARMS LTD | 221661 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HEMO LOGISTICS INC | 1835912 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STRYDER MOTORFREIGHT CANADA LTD | 901621 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/05/2026 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NCA9504951
12/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.1M mi reported (2024)
10/05/2025 — Insurance replaced — AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
BIPD/Primary · policy RMBA 38326019
10/05/2023 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2027393
10/05/2022 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 05 CBC 0912704
12/10/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/01/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
01/13/2017 — Insurance cancelled — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
BIPD/Primary · policy 82896
03/21/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/23/2017)
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/3497826.