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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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ROTO-ROOTER SERVICES COMPANY
USDOT 652297 · EIN 42-0499300
255 EAST 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH, 45202
(513) 762-6690 · ROBERT GOLDSCHMIDT
58
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 34.8% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.6% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
359 / 518
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
102 / 1176
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance878 pts
Unsafe Driving190 pts
Driver Fitness154 pts
Other82 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 128 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 95 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 78 | |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 66 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 45 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 383.91A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
Most inspected states
NY39
CA13
PA10
NJ9
MO8
MD6
MA5
WA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.55 | 0.56 | ≈23–30% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.00 | 1.02 | ≈99–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.50 | 7.55 | ≈85–89% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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 qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (12 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• 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 · high impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (6 OOS) · Brakes 15% (12 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 15%
• 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 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 73% · Phone / texting 16% · Speeding 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 41 violations, 8 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Other18 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
390.21TB2-DOT ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.95F ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 3 OOS · 32%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.130B-CHVE, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.625).
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.413).
Repeat offenders: 390.21TB2-DOT ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 396.17C-PI ×2, 391.41APC ×2, 393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2025 | Bristol Twp, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 72 vehicles seen in inspections
48 incomplete vehicle22 trailer1 other1 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT GOLDSCHMIDT
Recordable crash rate
2.08 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
54
Registered since
1996-07-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
07/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2010 — Out-of-service order rescinded
08/23/2010 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
07/29/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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