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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
USDOT 399189 · MC739694 · EIN 38-2184549 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3600 RENNIE SCHOOL ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49685
(231) 943-3443 · JASON T. HORTON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
375 / 348
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 418
Crashes (24 mo)
10 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy EBA 059 84 11 · eff 01/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance199 pts
Unsafe Driving182 pts
Driver Fitness37 pts
Other16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MI51
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.53 | 0.50 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.41 | 0.41 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.86 | 3.86 | ≈41–45% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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 Manistee County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Manistee County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 41% · Phone / texting 22% · Seat belt 19%
• 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 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 52% (2 OOS) · Load securement 21% (2 OOS) · Wheels / rims 8% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 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: 10 inspections, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 63%
393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-LSLM
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.895).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.398).
3. Other1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | OSCODA TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/26/2026 | CALDWELL TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/14/2026 | EAST BAY TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/30/2025 | Mancelona Twp, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/15/2025 | HAMILTON TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/22/2025 | WARNER TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2025 | GARFIELD TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/07/2025 | GARFIELD TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/20/2024 | EAST BAY TWP, MI | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/09/2024 | TORCH LAKE TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 86 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer33 truck15 incomplete vehicle4 other
Company profile
Officer
JASON T. HORTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
7.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
348
Registered since
1990-07-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
06/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.1M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2021 — Insurance filed — THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EBA 059 84 11
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy VTOCAP338G1718COF11
09/29/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-630-5886C84A-TIL-11
03/24/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/11/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
07/03/1990 — 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/399189.