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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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RUSTON PAVING CO INC
USDOT 694291 · EIN 16-0925714
6216 THOMPSON ROAD, SYRACUSE, NY, 13206
(315) 437-2533 · DON CLARK
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
114 / 114
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
73 / 198
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance144 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Other9 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2SLSCR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY32
NC32
VA9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.35 | 0.35 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| 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 | 1.56 | 1.66 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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 Jefferson County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jefferson County, NY 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 75% · Speeding 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 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 qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 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
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 28% (2 OOS) · Brakes 21% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 17%
• 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 6 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: 19 inspections, 7 violations, 3 OOS, 15 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 71%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.43DBMA, 393.11A1-LLPL
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.17).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ 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 0.262).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2025 | CARY, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle12 trailer10 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DON CLARK
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
38
Registered since
1997-06-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1308 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1308 carriers (1301 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK CONSTRUCTION | 1437825 | officer | strong |
| DON CLARK | 2157033 | officer | strong |
| DON CLARK DBA DON'S WRECKER SERVICE | 3897226 | officer | strong |
| DONALD R CLARK | 2065909 | officer | strong |
| DONNIE CLARK | 1697947 | officer | strong |
| SYD GABE LEASING CORPORATION | 1331975 | officer | strong |
| TIDAL MARINE TRANSPORT LLC | 2829049 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
06/17/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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