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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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STEEL CITY SHEDS LLC
USDOT 4201277 · EIN 88-3997246
1280 SALT SPRINGS RD, WARREN, OH, 44481-8624
(330) 406-6168 · RACHEL DOTSON
38
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 58.3% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 27.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 520
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate58.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate27.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance388 pts
Driver Fitness61 pts
Other57 pts
Unsafe Driving47 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 84 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 66 |
| 392.15 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Most inspected states
OH13
PA8
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18.00 | 11.67 | ≈88–95% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.16 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 1.56 | 1.36 | ≈99–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.73 | 0.81 | ≈48–55% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16.72 | 16.63 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-07. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Seat belt 60% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Speeding 9%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 41% (11 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22% · Lighting / lamps 14% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Butler County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Butler County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 1 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLTR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 12.54).
🎓 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
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | WAVERLY, OH | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
8 trailer8 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
RACHEL DOTSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2024-02-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 381 carriers
Shares identifiers with 381 carriers (380 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 3462696 | 3462696 | 6 VINs | strong |
| TIMBER CREEK SALES MANAGEMENT | 3887983 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TIMBER CREEK SALES MANAGEMENT (USDOT 3887983, 2022).
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
02/27/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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