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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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GARRISON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 460885 · MC212271 · EIN 50439474 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1510 SOUTH 3600 WEST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84104
(801) 972-6617 · STEPHEN GARRISON BROWN
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
22 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 158
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GWP09939A · eff 09/29/2002
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance68 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol3 pts
Other2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.203B-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA20
NV4
IL4
UT4
MD2
WA2
IN2
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 1.16 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.07 | 0.04 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 1.37 | ≈12–16% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 73% · Speeding 27%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 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 50% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · False log / RODS 25%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100%
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 50% (1 OOS) · Other 38% (3 OOS) · Tires 12%
• 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 9 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, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.87).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 40%
395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 20%
396.3A1-ALBV
✓ 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
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.057).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 09/20/2025 | Unknown, NV | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer25 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN GARRISON BROWN
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1991-10-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARRISON BROKERAGE SERVICES INC | 2216370 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
12/16/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/07/2008 — Insurance cancelled — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy 31200081
11/14/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2005)
11/14/2005 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2005)
09/29/2002 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP09939A
09/29/2002 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GWP09939A
09/29/2002 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP3029767
11/12/1996 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP3029767
09/08/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
10/17/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
02/27/1989 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/13/2008)
10/18/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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/460885.