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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC-WEST COAST
USDOT 564520 · EIN 63-0972916
555 NORTH GILBERT STREET, FULLERTON, CA, 92833
(714) 738-1002 · CARSON ANDERSON
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
131 / 60
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 88
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance54 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance20 pts
Other13 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 177.817E2-HMHC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.106C1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 172.504B-HMPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
CA11
WA10
TX1
UT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.42 | 1.42 | ≈12–16% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.53 | 0.53 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-21. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% · Tires 19% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 6 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, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 33%
177.817E2-HMHC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
396.5B-HWSL
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.065).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle11 truck8 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CARSON ANDERSON
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
60
Registered since
1994-05-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC - NORTHWEST | 13086 | officer, mailing | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC - NORTHWEST (USDOT 13086, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
10/30/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2024)
05/25/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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