VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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AMERICAN METALS CORPORATION
USDOT 61773 · MC692545 · EIN 68-0284528 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
525 S SEQUOIA PARKWAY, CANBY, OR, 97013
(503) 651-6700 · NICOLE HEATER
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 34.7% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
46 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
63 / 476
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy AS2-661-067480-05 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance429 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Other21 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 150 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 396.3A1-AABRF50 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.110C-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA41
WA10
OR3
NV3
AK3
MT2
ID1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.32 | 0.33 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.65 | 4.70 | ≈58–62% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 2 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
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 Clark County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clark County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 35% (9 OOS) · Load securement 25% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% (2 OOS)
• 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 29 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: 9 inspections, 16 violations, 7 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 5 OOS · 56%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 392.9A2-C ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.488).
2. Other3 viol · 19%
393.47E ×3
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 13%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.068).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 392.9A2-C ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | FRESNO, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck24 trailer4 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
NICOLE HEATER
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 296 carriers
Shares identifiers with 296 carriers (295 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HASKINS STEEL CO INC | 28745 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-661-067480-05
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 72 CSE S53305
07/30/2018 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 72 CSE S53305
06/27/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2018)
09/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9139122-05
04/03/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy OC09ILM015578-00
09/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9139122-04
03/24/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9139122-04
11/05/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — DISMISSED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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