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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 366136 · MC355162 · EIN 46-5483391 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
965 SPENCERVILLE RD, DELPHOS, OH, 45833
(419) 695-1061 · CHERYL A. GOSSARD
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
449 / 654
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
641 / 1138
Crashes (24 mo)
23 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 117D4317 · eff 03/28/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance843 pts
Unsafe Driving219 pts
Other65 pts
Driver Fitness55 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Not in SMS16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 190 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 105 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 66 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 64 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 |
Most inspected states
NY110
NE47
KS44
SD40
MN37
PA34
CO29
WI26
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈42–46% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.08 | 1.10 | ≈9–13% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 3 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 · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 74% · Phone / texting 14% · Speeding 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 70% · False log / RODS 30%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 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 30 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 38% (2 OOS) · Tires 33% (11 OOS) · Brakes 8% (3 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 6 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: 63 inspections, 27 violations, 3 OOS, 43 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 3 OOS · 44%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.9A-LCL ×3, 396.17C-PI ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 90 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.81).
2. Other9 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLDL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLFC
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 121 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.105).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.9A-LCL ×3, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
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Crash record — 23 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | GENESEE TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/24/2026 | BAXTER, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/24/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 06/22/2026 | ELGIN TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/03/2026 | Lansing, IL | 1 | ||
| 05/18/2026 | Not Reported, NE | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/01/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2026 | HUNTLEY, IL | ✓ | ||
| 02/19/2026 | RAVENNA, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/09/2026 | Redford Twp, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
51 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CHERYL A. GOSSARD
Annual mileage
27.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1989-09-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZURCHER TIRE LOGISTICS LLC | 368073 | 10 VINs | strong |
| TRIBUNE LLC | 1466926 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/27/2025 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 117D4327
05/23/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
27.1M mi reported (2024)
04/21/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2025)
03/28/2025 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 117D4317
03/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 117D4327
03/03/2022 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 0 336 657
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4028970507
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 9709619
02/07/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/19/2006 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 78460305298583
03/22/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/25/2006)
09/18/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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