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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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HANOVER IRON WORKS INC
USDOT 710475 · EIN 23-1927577
463 GITTS RUN ROAD, HANOVER, PA, 17331
(717) 632-5624 · CHAD GODFREY
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.7% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
15 / 92
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance41 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MD12
PA2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.63 | 0.63 | ≈15–22% | 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 | 2.90 | 2.97 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.64 | 1.80 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 1 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
Vehicle 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 53% · Seat belt 47%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 9 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 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 68% (2 OOS) · Brakes 15% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 10%
• 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 20 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: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
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
2. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
391.11B4-CLHA
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | HANOVER, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle4 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHAD GODFREY
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
1997-10-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINSLEY STEEL INC | 3784029 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
10/21/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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