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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
USDOT 397489 · MC231486 · EIN 35-1535425 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
27 KIESLAND COURT, HAMILTON, OH, 45015
(513) 681-9990 · DOUG GRONGUER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
30 / 54
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 143
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
XL Specialty insurance Co — $4M BIPD · policy UEC0051239 · eff 01/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance97 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-TC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
OH10
KY7
IN6
MO2
AL2
TN1
PA1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.78 | 0.80 | ≈19–26% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.43 | 2.49 | ≈26–30% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Etowah County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Etowah County, AL 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 63% · Speeding 38%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 47% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 8%
• 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 18 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: 4 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.823).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2024 | LEBANON, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer15 truck5 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
DOUG GRONGUER
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
1990-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
02/07/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1542091-11
01/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy FFX1542094-15
01/02/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2018)
01/01/2018 — Insurance filed — XL Specialty insurance Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy UEC0051239
01/01/2018 — Insurance ended — XL Specialty insurance Co
policy AEC0051237
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1542091-11
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy FFX1542094-15
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 3657126
07/16/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/01/2000 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy BAP 3657126-00
09/23/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
03/27/1996 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/30/1996)
03/17/1996 — Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA 125874106
02/22/1996 — Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA 125874106
01/01/1996 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy BAP 3657126-00
03/17/1995 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/1995)
03/17/1995 — Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA 125874105
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