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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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HOLT & BUGBEE COMPANY
USDOT 49513 · EIN 41448200
1600 SHAWSHEEN ST, TEWKSBURY, MA, 01876
(978) 851-7201 · PHILLIP PIERCE
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
17 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
95 / 327
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance172 pts
Unsafe Driving93 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance33 pts
Driver Fitness29 pts
Other28 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
PA19
CT17
NY16
MD11
NH9
NJ7
ME5
VT3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.52 | 1.53 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.28 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.26 | 2.26 | ≈23–27% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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 Lancaster County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lancaster County, PA 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 47% · Phone / texting 32% · Speeding 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 64% · Log / ELD device 36%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 37% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 19% · Tires 14%
• 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 12 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: 9 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Other4 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.60C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.14).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 22%
396.17C-PI, 393.95A1
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.695).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | WALLINGFORD, CT | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | EAST BRUNSWICK TWP, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PHILLIP PIERCE
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP PIERCE | 897909 | officer | strong |
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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