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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ARDEX LABORATORIES INC
USDOT 361578 · EIN 23-1669343
2050 BYBERRY RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19116
(215) 828-5953 · STEVE GOLDMAN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
30 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 181
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance85 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance38 pts
Other13 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 177.817E2-HMHC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 172.602A-HMER | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 172.202A7-HMSPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NJ13
FL7
PA7
MD5
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.94 | 0.94 | ≈22–29% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.07 | 2.07 | ≈21–25% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.83 | 0.83 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from FL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% · Phone / texting 42%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 52% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14% · Other 13%
• 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 13 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: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 38%
393.9A-LCL ×2, 393.9A-HLLH
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.552).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance3 viol · 38%
177.817E2-HMHC, 172.602A-HMER, 172.202A7-HMSPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.705).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LCL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | HOLLYWOOD, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVE GOLDMAN
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
1989-08-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULLDOG SCRAP METAL RECYCLING LLC | 2340545 | officer | strong |
| LEWIS OIL CO | 1124378 | officer | strong |
| RADISSON PLAZA SAN JOSE | 2667230 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2024)
08/02/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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