VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 8, 2026
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REX LUMBER COMPANY
USDOT 42998 · MC671095 · EIN 60667910 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
840 MAIN ST, ACTON, MA, 01720-5804
(978) 263-0055 · CRAIG S FORESTER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 275
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 20-R013-05 · eff 11/01/2011
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance259 pts
Unsafe Driving28 pts
Driver Fitness19 pts
Other10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MD12
CT12
NC8
NY8
NJ5
NH5
PA4
VT4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.51 | 0.51 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.18 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.44 | 3.32 | ≈41–45% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Tolland County, CT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tolland County, CT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 86% · Speeding 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 53% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% · Emergency equipment 6%
• 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 30 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: 7 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 80%
393.45D-B, 393.53B-B, 393.9A-LCL
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.58).
2. Other1 viol · 20%
393.47E
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle7 truck6 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CRAIG S FORESTER
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
08/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
11/01/2011 — Insurance filed — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 20-R013-05
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST
BIPD/Primary · policy 83UENSV1252
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE
CARGO · policy 320022
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
CARGO · policy 20-R013-04
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST
BIPD/Primary · policy 83 UEN SZ3453
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 83MCPSZ3479
03/12/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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