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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY INC
USDOT 474543 · EIN 91-0939329
13300 38TH AVE NE, MARYSVILLE, WA, 98271
(360) 454-5540 · MIKE BUELL
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
66 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
125 / 639
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance339 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance164 pts
Unsafe Driving53 pts
Driver Fitness52 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol19 pts
Other16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 173.24B1-HMNBP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 18 | |
| 172.506A-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
WA102
OR16
AK7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.89 | 0.69 | ≈26–33% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.19 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.28 | 1.34 | ≈11–15% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.78 | 0.78 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 4 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 Pierce County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pierce County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · Speeding 32% · Seat belt 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 73% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 27%
• 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 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 OOS) · Brakes 13%
• 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 7 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: 12 inspections, 7 violations, 3 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 43%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.96).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 43%
390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.9A-LRLIWR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.668).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | TACOMA, WA | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle12 truck7 trailer3 other1 motorcycle
Company profile
Officer
MIKE BUELL
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
1992-03-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
03/18/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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