VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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ARBOR LANDSCAPERS INC
USDOT 350888 · EIN 52-1491273
2214 SPENCERVILLE ROAD, SPENCERVILLE, MD, 20868-9744
(301) 384-0084 · TIM STEPHENS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 17.4% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
20 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 257
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate17.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance203 pts
Unsafe Driving33 pts
Driver Fitness33 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD19
WV1
US1
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.89 | 1.73 | ≈44–51% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.21 | 1.21 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.81 | 6.04 | ≈72–76% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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% (4 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 30% · Seat belt 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 21 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (1 OOS) · Brakes 18% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 18%
• 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 35 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: 2 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.43DBMA, 396.17C-PI, 393.112-C
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.358).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle5 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
TIM STEPHENS
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
1989-04-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER MACHINE LLC | 2637588 | officer | strong |
| STEPHENS OIL COMPANY | 583749 | officer | strong |
| TIM STEPHENS | 1350937 | officer | strong |
| TIM STEPHENS | 923797 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2026)
04/17/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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