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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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SHIPPING UNIVERSE LLC
USDOT 3640478 · MC1250735 · EIN 99-0572493 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
133 BLAKESMOOR RD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29223
(914) 826-3264 · CAROLENE SPRINGER
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 37.5% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 651
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 9300116899 · eff 02/21/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate37.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance242 pts
Vehicle Maintenance172 pts
Driver Fitness87 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol84 pts
Unsafe Driving84 pts
Other38 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 4 | 63 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 |
Most inspected states
PA5
GA3
TN3
TX2
FL2
AR2
NC2
NV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10.88 | 10.88 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4.53 | 4.46 | ≈98–100% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 2.21 | 2.22 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.38 | 0.39 | ≈35–42% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.61 | 5.72 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 4 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Phone / texting 24% · Other 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 78% (7 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 13% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 5%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (3 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 49% · Other 24% · Brakes 14% (1 OOS)
• 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 31 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, 16 violations, 5 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 38%
393.78A-WS ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45D-B
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.208).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 31%
395.3A2-HOSPRNC, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Controlled Substances/Alcohol2 viol · 2 OOS · 13%
392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP
✓ Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.285).
Repeat offenders: 393.78A-WS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
11 incomplete vehicle4 truck4 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CAROLENE SPRINGER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2021-05-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDSS MOTOR FREIGHT LLC | 4078274 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/10/2026 — Out-of-service order rescinded
07/09/2026 — Federal out-of-service order
Denial of Access
01/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
02/21/2025 — Insurance filed — GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9300116899
02/21/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT4818358419
08/27/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT4818358419
08/22/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT4818358419
08/19/2024 — Out-of-service order rescinded
07/31/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2024)
07/18/2024 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
06/05/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT4818358419
05/02/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT4818358419
03/11/2024 — Insurance name changed — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA959395218
02/21/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA977281571
02/21/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT4818358419
02/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA959395218
02/06/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/09/2024)
07/19/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA959395218
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