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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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PLANTS AND GOODWIN INC
USDOT 386144 · MC249953 · EIN 25-1734954 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
360 HIGH ST, BRADFORD, PA, 16701
(814) 596-0038 · LUKE PLANTS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
40 / 122
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 156
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy A7546664 · eff 01/04/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance208 pts
Other11 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.51C-BLPW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY19
PA8
OH3
WV1
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 | 0.09 | 0.10 | ≈14–21% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.93 | 5.39 | ≈62–66% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16. “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 Erie County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Erie County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 47% (2 OOS) · Tires 23% · 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 38 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: 2 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 83%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.45D-B, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.698).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
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Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle6 trailer5 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
LUKE PLANTS
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
51
Registered since
1990-03-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN WELL SURVEYS INC | 1566442 | 1 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
01/04/2026 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A7546664
01/04/2026 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EN4CA00806-231
01/04/2023 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4R337742
01/04/2022 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 14S74385
12/10/2018 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL GUARDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 14S74385
01/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL GUARDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZLP14S7438512N4
09/17/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MP 37-000 433-01
11/20/1997 — Insurance cancelled — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy AMP 100180-01
09/17/1997 — Insurance filed — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MP 37-000 433-01
09/17/1997 — Insurance replaced — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy AMP 100180-01
09/17/1993 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/1993)
09/17/1992 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/1992)
06/17/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/20/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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