VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION
USDOT 398426 · MC498898 · EIN 42925178 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14 STERLING ROAD, NORTH BILLERICA, MA, 01862
(978) 663-2623 · WILLIAM L FRENCH JR
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
137 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 146
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy BAP 9543796 · eff 01/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving104 pts
Vehicle Maintenance27 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Other7 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 36 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 391.11B1-A | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MA12
RI6
VT2
NY2
NH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.48 | 1.48 | ≈48–55% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 3.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-11. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Norfolk County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Norfolk County, MA 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 23% · Seat belt 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 55%
392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8D11-HOSF
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 45%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.11).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | LEXINGTON, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/22/2025 | PAWTUCKET, RI | 1 | ||
| 12/23/2024 | QUINCY, MA | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle12 trailer9 truck3 other1 bus
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM L FRENCH JR
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1990-06-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| W L FRENCH JR TRUCKING COMPANY | 1295809 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| J L FRENCH TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 1566638 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
07/24/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 08 UEA AY7312
06/27/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2022)
01/01/2022 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 9543796
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 08 UEA AY7312
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy DTAO-810-463D8933-TIL-05
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 08 UEA AY7124
01/05/2006 — Insurance cancelled — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 22623400000
12/09/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/27/2005)
11/10/2005 — Insurance replaced — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 22623400000
05/12/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/27/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/398426.