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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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FOSTER TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 3678766 · MC1278585 · EIN 47-4485154 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
16436 OXFORD DR, MARKHAM, IL, 60428
(708) 882-3073 · JEFFREY FOSTER
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
4 / 183
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA984465449 · eff 07/28/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance321 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 114 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 36 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.11UR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11LR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11S | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TX4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 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 | 18.70 | 20.78 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-29. “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
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, 19 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 2 OOS · 74%
393.9TS ×3, 393.9 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 14.025).
2. Other5 viol · 26%
393.47A ×2, 393.60C, 393.75C
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.9TS ×3, 393.9 ×2, 393.47A ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 5 vehicles seen in inspections
3 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
JEFFREY FOSTER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2021-07-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOSTER'S SAWMILL | 4159945 | officer | strong |
| GO TOURS LLC | 2552375 | officer | strong |
| JEFFREY FOSTER | 3689093 | officer | strong |
| JEFFREY FOSTER SR | 2182667 | officer | strong |
| STORM TREE SERVICES | 1725502 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GO TOURS LLC (USDOT 2552375, 2014).
Activity history (recent)
07/28/2024 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA984465449
07/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM054087-01
07/01/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2024)
06/12/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
05/08/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM054087-01
04/11/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2024)
10/26/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/11/2023 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM054087-01
08/23/2023 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-012411
07/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-012411
07/27/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2023)
07/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA951145456
08/04/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (10/17/2023)
07/14/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3678766.