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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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HIGHLAND TANK LLC
USDOT 4159734 · MC1599741 · EIN 93-3946181 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1 HIGHLAND RD, STOYSTOWN, PA, 15563-6456
(814) 893-5701 · MELINDA PLATT
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
28 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 351
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $2M BIPD · policy 6401544 · eff 11/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance218 pts
Unsafe Driving120 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75A1-TFSMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NY15
MD6
OH5
WV4
PA3
MI2
IN2
TN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.25 | 4.25 | ≈62–69% (over 60) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.07 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.85 | 3.81 | ≈47–51% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 1 new since the Sep 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 38% · Phone / texting 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 71% · False log / RODS 29%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 6 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 52% (4 OOS) · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (2 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 32 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: 7 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLFC
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.188).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 17%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.06).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2025 | SOMERSET BOROUGH, PA | 1 | ||
| 12/07/2024 | CONCORD TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
23 trailer13 truck8 incomplete vehicle4 other
Company profile
Officer
MELINDA PLATT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2023-11-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
12/20/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/21/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
11/01/2023 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6401544
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