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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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CAVANAUGH TRUCKING INC
USDOT 46021 · MC138900 · EIN 25-1877140 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
318 EVERSON VALLEY RD, CONNELLSVILLE, PA, 15425
(724) 628-1018 · LESTER CAVANAUGH
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
26 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 200
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Erie Insurance Exchange — $750K BIPD · policy Q03 0140658 · eff 03/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance124 pts
Unsafe Driving73 pts
Other10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
PA35
MD2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.83 | 0.83 | ≈25–32% | 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 | 7.44 | 8.12 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Westmoreland County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Westmoreland County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 38% · Following / lane / reckless 34% · Speeding 27%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 40% · Brakes 26% · Tires 23% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 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: 5 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 43%
392.2-SLL ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.622).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 14%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.58).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | MONROEVILLE BOROUGH, PA | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2025 | BULLDKIN TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/24/2025 | BULLDKIN TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/19/2025 | EAST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle12 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
LESTER CAVANAUGH
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
05/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
04/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X11395
03/01/2020 — Insurance filed — Erie Insurance Exchange
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q03 0140658
03/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X11395
12/13/2017 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-4923C804-TIL-06
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X11395
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 149 357
01/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 149 357
12/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 149 357
04/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2243-372275
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2243-372275
01/28/2007 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SPM-P2243-371 618
01/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SPM-P2243-371 618
12/31/2006 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 40 MS UQ7477
03/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 40 UEN OA3072
03/01/2003 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UN370319
03/01/2002 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UN3700410
12/31/2001 — Insurance replaced — NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy ECB 5024838
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