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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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FISHER & THOMPSON INC
USDOT 537340 · EIN 23-2399875
15 NEWPORT ROAD, LEOLA, PA, 17540
(717) 656-3307 · MERLE R RESSLER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 306
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hazardous Materials Compliance155 pts
Vehicle Maintenance84 pts
Driver Fitness61 pts
Other6 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 172.400A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 172.301A1-HMMS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
PA13
NY13
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.35 | 1.35 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.73 | 2.73 | ≈26–30% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5.54 | 5.54 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “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 Genesee County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Genesee County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 36% (1 OOS) · Suspension / axle 25% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 19%
• 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 14 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: 5 inspections, 9 violations, 5 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.047).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance3 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
172.400A1-HML, 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 177.817A-HMSP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 383.23A2-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.013).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | LANCASTER, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle4 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
MERLE R RESSLER
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
1993-09-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMUCKER COMPANY | 1946392 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/03/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2023)
09/20/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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