VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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EMPIRE SHED SALES LLC
USDOT 3591174 · MC1216445 · EIN 84-5117891 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3739 TRENCHARD RD, HIMROD, NY, 14842
(814) 386-4746 · MATTHEW FISHER
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 60% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 55
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy Q10 6230200 · eff 09/22/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate60% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance43 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1-CDHSLMII | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLED | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NY8
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | 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 | 5.25 | 4.80 | ≈53–57% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.20 | 1.20 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 33% · Wheels / rims 23% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 19%
• 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 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
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Equipment — 12 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer4 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MATTHEW FISHER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2021-03-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARS USA SHIPPING LLC | 4455567 | officer | strong |
| FISHER'S EXPRESS LLC | 2962564 | officer | strong |
| MATTHEW FISHER | 1969507 | officer | strong |
| PITBULL TRANSPORT LLC | 2371344 | officer | strong |
| SAM FREIGHT LLC | 4467841 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FISHER'S EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2962564, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
06/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2023)
09/22/2022 — Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q10 6230200
09/22/2022 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Q10 6230200
06/01/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/17/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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