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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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BUZZ PRODUCTS INC
USDOT 61044 · MC453699 · EIN 55-0493708
4818 KANAWHA BLVD E, CHARLESTON, WV, 25306-6328
(304) 925-4781 · DICKINSON GOULD III
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 12.9% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
20 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 238
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance122 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
WV25
VA3
NC1
OH1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.45 | 3.08 | ≈59–66% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.48 | 0.52 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.80 | 2.84 | ≈28–32% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 3 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
Driver 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 100%
• 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 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from WV to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% · Tires 33% (2 OOS) · Brakes 11% (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 18 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: 6 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LHLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.1).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.36).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | MONTGOMERY, WV | 1 |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DICKINSON GOULD III
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUZZ PRODUCTS, INC. | 9573961 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/26/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2023)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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