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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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9048-9493 QUEBEC INC
USDOT 707214 · MC327600 · EIN 98-0196969 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
27 RUE INDUSTRIELLE, SAINT BENOIT LABRE, QC, G0M 1P0
(418) 228-6979 · SYLVAIN COUTURE
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
108 / 108
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
237 / 943
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy QLH218015136 · eff 04/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance637 pts
Unsafe Driving166 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance128 pts
Other33 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 70 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 |
Most inspected states
NY69
NH32
VT23
MI20
ME18
MT10
CO6
UT5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.46 | 1.32 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.43 | 0.31 | ≈67–74% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.67 | 2.66 | ≈36–40% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 6 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 77% · False log / RODS 16% · Log / ELD device 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Orleans County, VT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orleans County, VT 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 43% · Speeding 30% · Seat belt 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 32% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (5 OOS) · Load securement 17% (9 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 17 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Other4 viol · 57%
392.2-SLLED ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.095).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
393.110B3-C
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.003).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLED ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/03/2025 | JACKSON, MN | ✓ | ||
| 08/26/2025 | CLINTON, OK | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 06/17/2025 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/30/2025 | CONCORD, NH | ✓ |
Equipment — 94 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer38 truck6 incomplete vehicle4 other
Company profile
Officer
SYLVAIN COUTURE
Annual mileage
10.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
108
Registered since
1997-09-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUTURE LOGISTICS INC | 1176040 | 3 VINs | strong |
| 9094-1253 QUEBEC INC | 2389313 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| 9099-9111 QUEBEC INC | 968701 | strong | |
| GASTON LAMONTAGNE INC | 371738 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| TRANSPORT ANDRE GIROUX INC | 506179 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GASTON LAMONTAGNE INC (USDOT 371738, 1989).
Activity history (recent)
04/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
10.9M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2022 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QLH218015136
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QLH216015493
08/28/2017 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QLH216015493
08/05/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 672-7264
07/26/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2017)
07/21/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QLH216015493
07/17/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 672-7264
08/12/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 672-7264
07/13/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 672-7264
08/14/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
07/17/2010 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
07/17/2009 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy KGQCLH1000511
06/22/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2009)
07/17/2008 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KGQCLH1000511
07/17/2007 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 890041
07/17/2001 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RST 344796
07/17/2001 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 890041
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/707214.