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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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CHAMPION TRUCKING CO INC
USDOT 581641 · MC281925 · EIN 35-1933484 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4900 KEYSTONE BLVD, JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, 47130
(812) 282-4030 · JAMES SCHMIDT
50
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 29% — above the 22% national average10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
64 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 218
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZY5514 · eff 02/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance123 pts
Unsafe Driving95 pts
Other15 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.11LR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
IN20
KY19
TN3
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.85 | 0.76 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.97 | 3.81 | ≈48–52% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-27 · 1 new since the Oct 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 Jackson County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 74% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Speeding 4%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
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 30% (1 OOS) · Load securement 24% (3 OOS) · Other 16%
• 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 23 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: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ 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 2.978).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.638).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ 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 — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | LOUISVILLE, KY | 1 | ||
| 06/29/2026 | NEW ALBANY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 05/29/2026 | CLARKSVILLE(CLARK), IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/13/2025 | LA GRANGE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2025 | BOWLING GREEN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 09/11/2025 | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 09/04/2025 | VERONA, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/12/2025 | PENDLETON (HENRY CO), KY | ✓ | ||
| 02/09/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle20 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
JAMES SCHMIDT
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
1994-11-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOUNTY RECOVERY INC | 1570509 | officer | strong |
| BRISBAN STREET CORP | 573107 | officer | strong |
| COUNTY TRASH LLC | 2569394 | officer | strong |
| EMERALD PEAK LLC | 3894709 | officer | strong |
| GREENWAY CLEANING LLC | 3662779 | officer | strong |
| JAMES D SCHMIDT | 2341030 | officer | strong |
| JAMES G SCHMIDT INC | 3196877 | officer | strong |
| JAMES ROBERT SCHMIDT | 2184695 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JAMES SCHMIDT (USDOT 483090, 1992).
Activity history (recent)
01/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
03/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L74903
02/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZY5514
02/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L74903
06/11/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/01/2018 — Insurance filed — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy BMO 58375506
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93012718
12/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L74903
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L74903
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI93003481
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93003481
01/01/2009 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RICTN0001919
01/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy DSHA00001771
12/05/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/28/2007)
04/17/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/08/2021)
01/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHA00001321
01/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHA00000812
12/05/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2005)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/581641.