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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY
USDOT 53175 · EIN 48-0920712
9303 NEW TRAILS DRIVE SUITE 200, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77381
(281) 475-2600 · MIKE TATUSKO
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
304 / 270
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
68 / 291
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance196 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance85 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Other21 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 172.406A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Most inspected states
FL10
LA9
NE9
CO7
CA6
IA5
NY4
SD4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.06 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.96 | 2.99 | ≈34–38% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.59 | 0.59 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 2 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 St. Martin Parish, LA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Martin Parish, LA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Projected: could improve up to 4 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 34% (4 OOS) · Brakes 28% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS)
• 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 20 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: 10 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 75%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.22).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 25%
172.406A1-HML
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
36 incomplete vehicle19 trailer8 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MIKE TATUSKO
Annual mileage
6.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
175
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.9M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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