VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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PIERCE BUILDERS INC
USDOT 642660 · MC452930 · EIN 61530830 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
522 SALMON BROOK ST, GRANBY, CT, 06035
(860) 653-7283 · HAL PIERCE JR
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 73
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Middlesex Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0086529001 · eff 08/31/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance43 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other19 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 9 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
CT12
MA9
RI1
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.17 | 1.06 | ≈32–39% | ▼ 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 | 2.54 | 2.54 | ≈24–28% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 47% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Speeding 23%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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 40% · Tires 23% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 19%
• 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 12 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
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Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
10 incomplete vehicle4 truck4 trailer
Company profile
Officer
HAL PIERCE JR
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1996-05-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPJ CONSTRUCTION | 610841 | mailing, email | strong |
| SPENCE WELL DRILLING | 364250 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
08/31/2017 — Insurance filed — Middlesex Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0086529001
08/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — EXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy BA 92 55 295
06/18/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
05/28/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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