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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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EMERALD PEAK LLC
USDOT 3894709 · MC1432979 · EIN 88-2414945 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
30349 N SYLVAN RD, ATHOL, ID, 83801
(307) 763-2639 · JAMES SCHMIDT
51
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 93
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA875768488 · eff 06/21/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance83 pts
Unsafe Driving8 pts
Other3 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
WA13
MT7
WY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.80 | 0.50 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.00 | 4.23 | ≈65–69% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-27. “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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (1 OOS) · Brakes 31% (1 OOS) · Load securement 28% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 35 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: 5 inspections, 3 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.43DBMA
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.5).
2. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | MOYIE SPRINGS, ID | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | MOYIE SPRINGS, ID | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer11 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES SCHMIDT
Recordable crash rate
2.68 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2022-06-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOUNTY RECOVERY INC | 1570509 | officer | strong |
| BRISBAN STREET CORP | 573107 | officer | strong |
| CHAMPION TRUCKING CO INC | 581641 | officer | strong |
| COUNTY TRASH LLC | 2569394 | officer, phone | strong |
| GREENWAY CLEANING LLC | 3662779 | officer | strong |
| JAMES D SCHMIDT | 2341030 | officer | strong |
| JAMES G SCHMIDT INC | 3196877 | officer | strong |
| JAMES ROBERT SCHMIDT | 2184695 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JAMES D SCHMIDT (USDOT 2341030, 2012).
Activity history (recent)
09/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
06/21/2026 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA875768488
07/28/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP85540A
06/21/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP85540A
06/27/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/03/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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