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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC
USDOT 45597 · MC76472 · EIN 51-0373659 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
924 S HEALD ST, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801
(302) 658-6524 · RICHARD E. PIERSON, JR
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
139 / 117
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
128 / 468
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT9130400 · eff 01/01/2012
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance273 pts
Unsafe Driving150 pts
Driver Fitness51 pts
Other34 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 140 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.25A1 | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NJ72
MD31
DE24
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.10 | 0.92 | ≈39–46% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.85 | 1.88 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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 Cecil County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cecil County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 57% · Following / lane / reckless 41% · Other 2%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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% (4 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
Projected: could improve up to 37 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 56% (7 OOS) · Brakes 23% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12%
• 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 14 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: 14 inspections, 16 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLLR ×4, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.825).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 25%
393.53B-B, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ 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
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.388).
3. Other3 viol · 19%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLTR, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLLR ×4, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | NORTH EAST, MD | ✓ | ||
| 04/13/2026 | QUINTON TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 08/27/2025 | ELKTON, MD | ✓ | ||
| 06/09/2025 | NEWPORT, DE | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/24/2025 | ELK TWP, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/18/2025 | HAMILTON TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2025 | UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/12/2024 | MIDDLETOWN, DE | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/12/2024 | STRASBURG TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
37 incomplete vehicle10 trailer9 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD E. PIERSON, JR
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
117
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON ROGERS INC | 474014 | mailing, phone | medium |
| MATERIAL TRANSIT INC | 64841 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
05/12/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2023)
02/15/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/01/2012 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9130400
07/23/2008 — Insurance cancelled — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
BIPD · policy CA29414715
02/02/2007 — Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy SW-3207682
05/23/1997 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy SW-3207682
01/13/1995 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/1995)
01/13/1995 — Insurance cancelled — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
CARGO · policy 8187005532585
05/26/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/12/2007)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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