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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 71342 · MC104654 · EIN 37-0225015 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
121 PREMIER DR, BELLEVILLE, IL, 62220
(618) 233-5260 · JIM LEDBETTER
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
163 / 154
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
107 / 564
Crashes (24 mo)
12 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP59546A · eff 06/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving338 pts
Vehicle Maintenance186 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance30 pts
Other17 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 120 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 60 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 45 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
IN31
IL29
MO15
KY7
TN7
IA6
OH6
AL3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.15 | 1.97 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.15 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.40 | 3.45 | ≈41–45% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 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
A high share of violations are occurring in IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Following / lane / reckless 18% · Phone / texting 12%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 97% · Other 3%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (2 OOS) · Load securement 29% (2 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS)
• 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 23 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: 13 inspections, 16 violations, 4 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 4 OOS · 38%
393.100B-C ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-BAAL
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.55).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 31%
392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.612).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 25%
395.20BELDNV, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.24C2II-ELDTN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.128).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 393.100B-C ×2
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Crash record — 12 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | WENTZVILLE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2026 | CHENOA TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2026 | CLAREMONT TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/30/2026 | OAK GROVE, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/07/2025 | COAL (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/30/2025 | IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/22/2025 | REO, IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/22/2025 | REO, IN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/17/2025 | BUNKER HILL AIRFORCE BASE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2025 | HENDERSON, KY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 101 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer43 truck9 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
JIM LEDBETTER
Annual mileage
10.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
150
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1297 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1297 carriers (1297 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.7M mi reported (2025)
06/26/2020 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13538
06/01/2020 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP59546A
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13538
07/08/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP13960A
06/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP13960P
07/13/2008 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 3044517
06/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 6764314
06/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 2856277
07/06/2006 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP13960A
06/06/2006 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP13960A
04/01/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
05/04/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/03/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/22/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/14/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/09/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/10/1980 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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/71342.