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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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SHAPE MANUFACTURING INC
USDOT 545355 · EIN 61-1235907
1987 SOUTH PARK RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219
(502) 583-7834 · VAL YATSMAN
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
31 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
63 / 346
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance288 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-STLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
KY46
IN6
TN6
OH4
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.21 | 1.26 | ≈28–35% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.25 | 2.21 | ≈23–27% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 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 Boone County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Boone County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 42% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Seat belt 28%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 14 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 45% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 40% (2 OOS) · Brakes 7% (2 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 16 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: 8 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | BATH (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/09/2026 | CHESTER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/08/2025 | Rural Lauderdale, AL | ✓ | ||
| 05/30/2025 | SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer16 incomplete vehicle16 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
VAL YATSMAN
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2020)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
1993-12-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2020)
12/14/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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