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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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TROY TOPSOIL AND AGGREGATES INC
USDOT 4558614 · MC1811558 · EIN 85-0648110 · NOT AUTHORIZED
748 HUDSON RIVER RD, MECHANICVILLE, NY, 12118
(518) 664-9484 · PAUL HOGNESTAD
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 94
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
4 / 57
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance33 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Other4 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2WG | Not in SMS | 4 | 0 | |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NY4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 2 new since the Sep 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 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
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 100%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 13 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 31%
392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLEWPB
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Not in SMS4 viol · 31%
392.2WG ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 23%
393.11A1-LCHL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 392.2WG ×4
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Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
3 truck3 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PAUL HOGNESTAD
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2026-03-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSOEA INC | 2381109 | strong | |
| TROY TOPSOIL & AGGREGATES CO INC. | 9110158 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
| TROY TOPSOIL COMPANY INC | 742127 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CAPITAL DISTRICT HAULERS LLC | 3386071 | phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CAPITAL DISTRICT HAULERS LLC (USDOT 3386071, 2020).
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2026 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
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