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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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SAPPHIRE EQUIPMENT LLC
USDOT 4112177 · MC1570900 · EIN 93-2705086 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
599 POPHAM LN, CORVALLIS, MT, 59828
(406) 381-7914 · RALPH HOOLEY
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
6 / 66
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA972292727 · eff 08/14/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance66 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MT4
WA1
ID1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.42 | 9.80 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-04-21. “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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | S 269, MT | ✓ |
Equipment — 4 vehicles seen in inspections
2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
RALPH HOOLEY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2023-08-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURNT FORK ENTERPRISES | 3353148 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BURNT FORK ENTERPRISES (USDOT 3353148, 2019).
Activity history (recent)
04/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
08/24/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/14/2023 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA972292727
08/03/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
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/4112177.