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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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HERZOG SERVICES INC
USDOT 371676 · MC224146 · EIN 74-2439148
700 S RIVERSIDE RD, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64507
(816) 901-4007 · MAX LAFFERTY
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 13.6% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
152 / 85
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 67
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Driver Fitness43 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Vehicle Maintenance10 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2SLSNC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
SD4
IL2
MI2
CO2
WA2
NE2
AK1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.18 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.43 | 1.50 | ≈98–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.28 | 0.29 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 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 25 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
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
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, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle5 truck2 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
MAX LAFFERTY
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
85
Registered since
1989-10-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERZOG CONTRACTING CORP | 89315 | strong | |
| HERZOG STACEY RAILWORKS | 3328176 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
10/31/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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