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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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RICHARD SMITH
USDOT 4259705 · MC1652489 · NOT AUTHORIZED
32895 CARNELIAN RD, LUCERNE VALLEY, CA, 92356
(760) 810-2002 · RICHARD SMITH
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
6 / 97
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance90 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance9 pts
Other1 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
CA3
AZ1
CO1
TX1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.12 | 1.28 | ≈40–47% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13.66 | 10.80 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2025-12-02. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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.
Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD SMITH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2024-06-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 62 carriers
Shares identifiers with 62 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC NITROGEN SERVICE CORP | 710826 | officer | strong |
| ALL SCAPES LANDSCAPING LLC | 1926045 | officer | strong |
| AMERICAN PLUMBING HEATING AND EXCAVATION LLC | 4401583 | officer | strong |
| AMSCO TRANSPORTATION INC | 119414 | officer | strong |
| ARBOR TREE SERVICE INC | 1573503 | officer | strong |
| BANDY & ASSOCIATES INC | 2129324 | officer | strong |
| BOB'S TREE FARM | 460842 | officer | strong |
| CALIFORNIA CARTAGE CO LLC | 35008 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AMSCO TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 119414, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
04/28/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA988527203
10/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0045401-01-CA
10/24/2024 — Insurance replaced — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0045401-01-CA
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0045401-01-CA
07/29/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/04/2026)
07/09/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2023)
06/25/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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