VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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LAKE AFFECT TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 4025093 · MC1519207 · EIN 87-2135000 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6150 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 115, SOLON, OH, 44139
(216) 483-7933 · VERONICA FOCARETO
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 340
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 9300201426 · eff 09/02/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance126 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance112 pts
Unsafe Driving69 pts
Driver Fitness51 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
AL6
SC5
TX5
TN4
LA3
MS3
KY3
AR3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.95 | 3.20 | ≈44–51% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.29 | 0.32 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.48 | 0.45 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.72 | 1.73 | ≈15–19% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 Maricopa County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Maricopa County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 58% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Speeding 12%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 28 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 48% (2 OOS) · Brakes 21% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13% (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 9 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: 8 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 43%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 396.17C-PI, 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.29).
2. Other3 viol · 43%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
383.95A-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.36).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer29 truck
Company profile
Officer
VERONICA FOCARETO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2023-02-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers (58 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CARGO LLC | 3950060 | 9 VINs | strong |
| BIRSAN EXPRESS INC | 3038469 | 3 VINs | strong |
| OSD TRUCKING LLC | 3246621 | 3 VINs | strong |
| LAKE EFFECT TOWING LLC | 2632568 | officer | strong |
| TYSON FOODS INC | 3327 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ET SHIPPING LLC | 9020657 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
09/02/2025 — Insurance filed — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9300201426
09/02/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN395670
03/02/2025 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM057929-01
02/03/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2025)
10/16/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM057929-01
10/04/2024 — Insurance replaced — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM057929-01
09/19/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2024)
03/02/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA966946879
03/07/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/08/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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