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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BOOSTER ENERGY INC
USDOT 4179191 · EIN 99-0510808
241 SOUTH CHICAGO STREET, SEATTLE, WA, 98108
(619) 329-9959 · SAMUEL STEINMETZ
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
147 / 130
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
81 / 348
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance252 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance31 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-STLN | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA80
WA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.34 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.96 | 1.96 | ≈20–24% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 Orange County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orange County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 69% (3 OOS) · Tires 12% (1 OOS) · Other 8%
• 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 14 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: 12 inspections, 13 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 1 OOS · 85%
393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-HLLH
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.47).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.255).
3. Other1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LBL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | VACAVILLE, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
38 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SAMUEL STEINMETZ
Recordable crash rate
0.42 / MM mi
Annual mileage
23.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
130
Registered since
2024-01-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOSTER FUELS INC | 2726454 | 13 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
23.5M mi reported (2024)
01/12/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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