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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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MODEL HOME INTERIORS INC
USDOT 357555 · EIN 52-1193771
7700 PORT CAPITAL DR, ELKRIDGE, MD, 21075
(443) 899-0200 · CARL FREDERICK MCWILLIAMS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 16.2% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
7 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 152
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate16.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance77 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Vehicle Maintenance12 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 | |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 395.3B1-PROP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 391.41A-F | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 391.11B1-A | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NC12
MD8
VA6
FL3
NJ2
SC2
GA1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.95 | 3.07 | ≈56–63% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.50 | 1.32 | ≈83–90% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.58 | 0.55 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.60 | 0.60 | ≈3–7% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-05-14. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · False log / RODS 31% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 21% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 86% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 23 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 100%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CARL FREDERICK MCWILLIAMS
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1989-06-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE OFFICE INC | 1456430 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
06/15/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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