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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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OCEAN GROWERS INC
USDOT 4294764 · EIN 99-4261318
2029 SYCAMORE DRIVE, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069
(442) 515-3321 · STEVE PYLE
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 14.3% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 148
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate14.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance61 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance42 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
CA22
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.00 | 3.00 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.73 | 0.73 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.52 | 0.52 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.19 | 1.19 | ≈9–13% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29. “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
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 Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 56% · Tires 26% · Brakes 13%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 8 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Other2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
383.91A-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.548).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVE PYLE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2024-09-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDOM HOLDINGS LLC | 888643 | officer | strong |
| MAXWELL PRODUCTS CORP | 3653284 | officer | strong |
| OCEAN GROWERS INC | 4295339 | officer | strong |
| SOUTH SIDE RECOVERY LLC | 3120885 | officer | strong |
| FLORABUNDA NURSERY LLC | 2616700 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BRANDOM HOLDINGS LLC (USDOT 888643, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
07/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
09/11/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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