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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES INC
USDOT 363301 · MC243982 · EIN 93-0776437
20548 SW WILDROSE PL, SHERWOOD, OR, 97140
(503) 692-6620 · CHAD BENTLEY
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
15 / 98
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance98 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WA8
OR7
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 | 6.14 | 6.14 | ≈61–65% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 39% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 20% · Lighting / lamps 18%
• 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 26 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: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
396.17C-PI, 393.45D-BAAL
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.605).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
6 truck6 incomplete vehicle2 other2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CHAD BENTLEY
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1989-08-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT NORTHERN FENCE CO | 4126745 | officer | strong |
| M & L SMITH CO | 1356500 | officer | strong |
| TRAFCON INC | 483124 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2024)
08/22/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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