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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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BAY CRANE MIDWEST LLC
USDOT 4322096 · MC1686437 · EIN 33-1857006 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2299 PERFORMANCE WAY, COLUMBUS, OH, 43207
(614) 278-2120 · DAVE MCLAUGHLIN
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
183 / 222
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
99 / 955
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB 313409 · eff 11/08/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance429 pts
Unsafe Driving355 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance117 pts
Other71 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance27 pts
Driver Fitness27 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 126 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 110 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 96 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 6 | 84 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 80 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 27 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MI30
OH30
IN14
PA7
IL4
WI3
MD3
TX2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.73 | 1.67 | ≈63–70% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.43 | 0.45 | ≈45–52% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.08 | 3.93 | ≈50–54% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.29 | 0.31 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 3 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Seat belt 41% · Speeding 40% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 23 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 Berrien County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Berrien County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 92% (7 OOS) · Other 6% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 2%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 21 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 33% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 33% (4 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 29 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: 17 inspections, 25 violations, 4 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Other8 viol · 32%
395.8A ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 393.95F
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 28%
396.17C-PI ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.06).
3. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS4 ×2, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.297).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×3, 392.2-SLLS4 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 395.8A ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2026 | NORTH SHADE TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/03/2026 | WALNUT (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 07/21/2026 | LEMON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/09/2026 | CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/24/2026 | WHITEFORD TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 86 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck36 trailer9 incomplete vehicle4 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVE MCLAUGHLIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
222
Registered since
2024-11-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL CITY GROUP INC | 520360 | 28 VINs | strong |
| DAVE MC LAUGHLIN CHEVROLET INC | 714113 | officer | strong |
| GATWOOD CRANE SERVICE | 1242286 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DAVE MC LAUGHLIN CHEVROLET INC (USDOT 714113, 1997).
Activity history (recent)
12/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
12/17/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/13/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
11/08/2024 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 313409
11/08/2024 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 313408
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/4322096.