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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 2, 2026
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SOUTHERNTIER CUSTOM FABRICATORS INC
USDOT 694821 · EIN 16-1183828
1322 COLLEGE AVE, ELMIRA, NY, 14901
(607) 732-0927 · ARTHUR MORRELL
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
8 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 78
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance36 pts
Vehicle Maintenance34 pts
Unsafe Driving8 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
NY18
MD2
PA2
NJ2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.55 | 0.56 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.45 | 0.46 | ≈47–54% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.53 | 1.60 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-31. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 72% · Following / lane / reckless 19% · False log / RODS 8%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 53% · Brakes 35% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 12%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 10 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: 2 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance9 viol · 90%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×7, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22G-ELDMFV
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.338).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 10%
393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ 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 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.148).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×7
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Equipment — 12 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer4 incomplete vehicle2 truck
Company profile
Officer
ARTHUR MORRELL
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
1997-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
06/20/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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