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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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EPIC ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 42910 · MC246818 · EIN 42431254 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11 COPELAND DR, AYER, MA, 01432
(978) 772-2340 · JASON COTE
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
32 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 129
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy AMN 8911846 · eff 10/15/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance62 pts
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Other12 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.7A-UOC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLRD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NY8
MA5
NH4
VT2
ME1
CT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.49 | 1.03 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.02 | 0.73 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.20 | 1.10 | — | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.29 | 0.31 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Other 86% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 14%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Rensselaer County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Rensselaer County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55E-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.9).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 25%
395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.765).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
393.60D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | RICHMOND, VT | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer18 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JASON COTE
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
34
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIE CYCLE LLC | 2399720 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
11/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2024)
10/15/2016 — Insurance filed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AMN 8911846
10/15/2016 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AMN8911846
10/15/2012 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AWN8911846
10/15/2010 — Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FB 1E57977
12/12/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy B01 CBXE51942
12/11/2007 — Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy B01 CBXE51942
09/18/2005 — Insurance cancelled — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy MHX 16161
08/26/2005 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy MHX 16161
08/22/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2005)
02/01/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/19/1994 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/07/1994)
04/28/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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