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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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PALMDALE OIL COMPANY LLC
USDOT 688575 · MC802495 · EIN 59-2358666 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
911 N 2ND ST, FT PIERCE, FL, 34950
(800) 785-7114 · LACHLAN CHEATHAM
85
Low risk
Risk factors
8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
145 / 145
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
188 / 606
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Imperium Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ECAP1IICCA00000408 · eff 09/30/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance429 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance108 pts
Unsafe Driving54 pts
Other22 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 178.345-8A5-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 32 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
FL176
US11
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.11 | 0.11 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.63 | 1.63 | ≈18–22% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.40 | 0.40 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Broward County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Broward County, FL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 91% · Load securement 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 39% (3 OOS) · Tires 17% (4 OOS) · Brakes 15% (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 11 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, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.45D-B, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.223).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
177.834A-HMC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
3. Other1 viol · 20%
107.620B-HMAMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 08/31/2025 | WOODBINE, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/14/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 08/04/2025 | TAMPA, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/24/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 05/12/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/01/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/07/2025 | ORANGE EXP AUTH, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
30 incomplete vehicle20 truck18 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
LACHLAN CHEATHAM
Annual mileage
6.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
145
Registered since
1997-05-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALMDALE COMO PROPANE LLC | 4137408 | officer | strong |
| FLEETWING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 1201193 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FULL SERVICE FUELING INC | 3247053 | mailing, address | medium |
| TANKER OIL OF WPB LLC | 2950528 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/30/2026 — Insurance filed — Imperium Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECAP1IICCA00000408
09/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000406
07/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.9M mi reported (2024)
09/30/2024 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000405
09/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000404
06/12/2023 — Insurance name changed — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1-IIC-CA-000004-04
05/09/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2023)
05/04/2023 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1-IIC-CA-000004-04
10/23/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP!HSCX00000403
09/30/2022 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000403
09/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000402
09/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00000402
09/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000401
09/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00000401
09/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00000400
09/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00000400
09/30/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCD000015817
09/04/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2018)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/688575.