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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BILL'S TOWING LTD
USDOT 513407 · MC559712 · EIN 34-1924228 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
309 HALL ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH, 43912
(740) 635-1986 · WILLIAM C COULSON
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
29 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 238
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CRA 5500126-01 · eff 01/11/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance149 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance64 pts
Other18 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 31 |
| 395.8K2-HOSPVI | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
WV48
PA17
TX3
OH3
TN1
MD1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.44 | 0.44 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.55 | 0.56 | ≈53–60% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.49 | 1.49 | ≈13–17% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 Tioga County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tioga County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 81% (2 OOS) · Other 19% (1 OOS)
• 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 24 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 64% (1 OOS) · Tires 24% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 8%
• 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 10 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: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Other6 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle16 truck12 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM C COULSON
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1993-02-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE ES TOWING LLC | 4478776 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BTR ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 4167308 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/11/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CRA 5500126-01
01/11/2026 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CRA 5500126-00
12/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
02/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Q01 6140017
01/11/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CRC 5500126-00
01/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CRA 5500126-00
01/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Q01 6140017
01/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
CARGO · policy Q37 1150918
01/09/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2025)
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CRA 5500126-00
01/11/2020 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TRA 5179160
12/16/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2020)
05/30/2017 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
05/15/2017 — Insurance filed — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 5898396
02/04/2017 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy TRA 4572826
01/11/2017 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TRA 4572826
04/11/2016 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CWP 3 643 404
03/23/2008 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SBT 3 643 404
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/513407.