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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS INC
USDOT 617202 · EIN 42-1183791
3206 HERSHEY AVE BLDG 4, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761-3728
(563) 264-8301 · MICHAEL PHELPS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 95
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving65 pts
Vehicle Maintenance18 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2P | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.4A-POS | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 396.3A1BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
IA11
IL8
MN1
SD1
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.84 | 1.51 | ≈43–50% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.25 | 0.28 | ≈26–33% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.34 | 2.09 | ≈22–26% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 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 IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from IA 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 54% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Speeding 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 21 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 56% · Brakes 33% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 11%
• 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 15 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, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
396.17C
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | CORALVILLE, IA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL PHELPS
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
1995-10-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHELPS | 1627332 | officer | strong |
| MICHAEL PHELPS | 4195454 | officer | strong |
| MICHAEL PHELPS | 4480373 | officer | strong |
| PHELPS MOTORSPORTS INC | 2009862 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
10/17/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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