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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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AMERICAN COMBUSTION INDUSTRIES INC
USDOT 427754 · EIN 52-1395824
7100 HOLLADAY TYLER RD SUITE 233, GLENN DALE, MD, 20769
(301) 779-3400 · TIM KIRLIN
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 34.8% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
29 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 196
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate34.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving97 pts
Vehicle Maintenance57 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 60 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2SLTRS | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
MD15
DC7
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.52 | 3.34 | ≈60–67% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.92 | 0.73 | ≈89–93% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.83 | 1.80 | ≈15–19% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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 62% · Seat belt 22% · Speeding 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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% (7 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 District of Columbia, DC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from District of Columbia, DC 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.64).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.95A1
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.373).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
393.95F
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
🎓 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
Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TIM KIRLIN
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
1990-11-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COMBUSTION INDUSTRIES, INC. | 4646569 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
11/13/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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