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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 38073 · MC63838 · EIN 23-2168967 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
700 N KEYSER AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18504
(570) 342-1903 · MARK J BOLUS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
125 / 109
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
216 / 1026
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT9483005 · eff 08/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance709 pts
Unsafe Driving189 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance80 pts
Driver Fitness58 pts
Other24 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 190 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 84 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 75 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 68 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 |
Most inspected states
NY119
PA50
MD13
NJ10
VT8
CT6
OH5
US2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.28 | 1.28 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.18 | ≈34–41% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.90 | 2.89 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 11 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
A high share of violations are occurring in NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Speeding 33% · Other 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Log / ELD device 30% · False log / RODS 26% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 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 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 39% (3 OOS) · Tires 35% (13 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12%
• 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 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: 26 inspections, 12 violations, 0 OOS, 18 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 42%
395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.128).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.96).
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 25%
393.55E-B, 393.55D1-B, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ 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
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.175).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2025 | REED TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 99 vehicles seen in inspections
50 truck49 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MARK J BOLUS
Annual mileage
8.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
109
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9483005
08/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Arch Insurance Company
policy ZACAT9483004
08/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9483004
08/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9483003
01/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
8.4M mi reported (2024)
10/16/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 4170480
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 3527461
10/01/2024 — Insurance ended — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 3527461
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 4170480
09/19/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2024)
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9483002
08/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9483001
08/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9483000
02/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP57791A
01/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/13/2022)
01/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/13/2022)
12/14/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy 2410511
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy 2410511
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