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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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R B HINKLE CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 711668 · EIN 54-1689926
21595 CEDAR LANE SUITE H, STERLING, VA, 20166
(571) 267-7423 · ERIC ST. CLAIR
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
92 / 107
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 133
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance141 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 392.2SAFCH-ATTCH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
MD19
DC14
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.16 | 0.11 | — | ▼ better |
| 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 | 2.36 | 2.60 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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 Baltimore city, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Baltimore city, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 50% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% · Brakes 16% (2 OOS)
• 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 16 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: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 | VA | 1 | ||
| 03/25/2025 | MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
31 incomplete vehicle8 trailer1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ERIC ST. CLAIR
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
1997-10-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGER SERVICES INC | 797257 | officer, mailing, email | strong |
| EDISON POWER CONSTRUCTORS INC | 2439905 | mailing, email | strong |
| ENERGY SERVICES SOUTH LLC | 2420604 | mailing, email | strong |
| POWERLINE SERVICES INC | 930842 | mailing, email | strong |
| SUN ELECTRIC | 1265085 | officer, mailing, email | strong |
| TTR SUBSTATIONS INC | 2458772 | mailing, email | strong |
| MILLER SPRINGS MATERIALS LLC | 2118888 | mailing | medium |
| PRIDE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION CO | 1327171 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2026)
10/28/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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