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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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SHOEMAKER TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 574725 · MC411796 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1691 KIRKWOOD PIKE, KIRKWOOD, PA, 17536
(717) 529-4039 · JAMES M SHOEMAKER
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
38 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 189
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy EBA 050 12 59 · eff 08/26/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance143 pts
Unsafe Driving46 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MD12
PA12
DE4
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.30 | 1.03 | ≈29–36% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.75 | 4.50 | ≈52–56% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 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 Chester County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Chester County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Seat belt 46%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% · Load securement 25% (3 OOS) · Brakes 18% (1 OOS)
• 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 28 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: 4 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other2 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Not in SMS1 viol · 33%
392.2WG
✓ 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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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/22/2025 | QUARRYVILLE, PA | ✓ | ||
| 09/05/2025 | LONDON GROVE, PA | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle9 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
JAMES M SHOEMAKER
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1994-09-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
08/26/2024 — Insurance filed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EBA 050 12 59
08/26/2024 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 034 78 95
08/26/2015 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 020 68 85
09/19/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X49998
08/20/2013 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X49998
08/20/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 546 50 97
09/29/2001 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 768 16 66
08/20/2001 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 768 16 66
07/26/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/15/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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