VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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TRAM CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 354116 · MC888744 · EIN 61-1030518 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9279 E KY 8, GARRISON, KY, 41141-0250
(606) 757-4874 · TERRY LEMASTER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
27 / 54
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
15 / 152
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 1337756022 · eff 01/05/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance63 pts
Unsafe Driving42 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance17 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 395.20BELDNV | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
WV8
KY5
OH1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.44 | 2.15 | ≈50–57% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.60 | 0.67 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 1.00 | 1.12 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.31 | 4.41 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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 Putnam County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Putnam County, WV 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 67% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Speeding 10%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 22 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 57% · Tires 32% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 6%
• 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 28 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, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 33%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.48A-BIBD
✓ 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
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.233).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
383.51A-SIN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.75).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2
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Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
8 incomplete vehicle8 trailer5 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
TERRY LEMASTER
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
1989-05-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY LEMASTER | 2271176 | officer | strong |
| DAVID K GINN | 981081 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/05/2026 — Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1337756022
01/05/2026 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CF3CA00356-251
11/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
01/05/2025 — Insurance replaced — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ESAL2410002953-01
01/05/2024 — Insurance cancelled — STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2017559
12/11/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2024)
12/03/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
05/18/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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