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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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MILL STEEL LLC
USDOT 355549 · EIN 20426051
62 MAPLE ST, MANCHESTER, NH, 03103-5616
(603) 626-7351 · ROBERT WILLIAM DAHLINGER JR
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.3% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
16 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 217
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance181 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.110C-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.47A-BSF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.110B2II-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 9 |
Most inspected states
NH18
VT3
MA2
ME2
CT1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.90 | 0.90 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.55 | 4.53 | ≈50–54% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 2 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 Belknap County, NH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Belknap County, NH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 80% · False log / RODS 20%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness 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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 42% (6 OOS) · Brakes 28% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13%
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 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, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 55%
393.110C-C ×2, 393.11A1-LHLM, 393.47A-BSF
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.412).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 27%
395.24D-ELDPT, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 9%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.675).
Repeat offenders: 393.110C-C ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 | MERRIMACK, NH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/17/2024 | Hampton, NH | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
10 incomplete vehicle5 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT WILLIAM DAHLINGER JR
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1989-05-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEO P CHASSE COMPANY INC | 400045 | address | medium |
| LYONS STEEL INC | 30751 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2023)
05/30/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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