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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PENN LINE TREE SERVICE INC
USDOT 3537578 · EIN 25-1542868
300 SCOTTDALE AVE, SCOTTDALE, PA, 15683-1240
(724) 887-9110 · LEE WILTROUT
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
533 / 1517
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 300
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance195 pts
Unsafe Driving85 pts
Other27 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A2-TFBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
PA30
MD3
OH2
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.13 | 0.11 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.30 | 0.30 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.86 | 5.02 | ≈53–57% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Clinton County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 41% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Other 12%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 27% (4 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 23% · Lighting / lamps 19% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 22 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: 6 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 50%
390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLED
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
393.9A-LTSI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.645).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 20%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 76 vehicles seen in inspections
45 incomplete vehicle14 trailer11 other6 truck
Company profile
Officer
LEE WILTROUT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
17.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
530
Registered since
2020-12-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENN LINE EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS LLC | 3522267 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
| PENN LINE TREE SERVICE INC | 3536957 | officer, phone | strong |
| FOREST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 351973 | address | medium |
| PENN LINE ENERGY TND INC | 3522243 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC CO INC | 3522135 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FOREST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC (USDOT 351973, 1989).
Activity history (recent)
11/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
17.1M mi reported (2025)
12/17/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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