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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 26, 2026
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SMOKEN INC
USDOT 3963023 · MC1478555 · EIN 86-2663485 · NOT AUTHORIZED
2230 SCHUYLER DR, PERU, IL, 61354
(773) 849-6715 · JOSEPH TAYLOR
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 13.3% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
96 / 68
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 165
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance76 pts
Vehicle Maintenance69 pts
Unsafe Driving36 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
CO6
OR4
CA4
NM4
AZ3
NV2
WA2
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.66 | 0.66 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.82 | 1.82 | ≈87–94% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.85 | 0.85 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 3.00 | ≈30–34% | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-10-06. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 42% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 42% (2 OOS) · Other 16% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 58% · Other 28% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 43% (3 OOS) · Brakes 35% (2 OOS) · Other 14% (1 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 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer23 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH TAYLOR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
68
Registered since
2022-10-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 121 carriers
Shares identifiers with 121 carriers (89 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1A PRIME LOGISTICS LLC | 4143263 | 7 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 3783334 | 3783334 | 6 VINs | strong |
| BLUE COAST LOGISTICS LLC | 2926989 | 4 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 3561325 | 3561325 | 4 VINs | strong |
| COELHO TRANSPORT LLC | 4149209 | 3 VINs | strong |
| 1ST STEPP LLC | 3018550 | officer | strong |
| 5 - T'S SERVICES LLC | 4474654 | officer | strong |
| ACE PLUMBING & DRAIN INC | 1820163 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: 1ST STEPP LLC (USDOT 3018550, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
10/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0067525-01-CA
09/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
09/17/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA860395680
09/10/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA860395680
08/21/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/11/2025)
07/24/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-CWH-UT-19-S0345624-00
07/18/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-CWH-UT-19-S0345624-00
06/27/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2025)
10/17/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962524769
10/09/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962524769
10/18/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962524769
07/20/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962524769
07/17/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962524769
06/20/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2023)
10/25/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/10/2025)
10/02/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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