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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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VERN'S & SON INC
USDOT 717966 · EIN 93-1137048
2410 SE KELLI BLVD, HERMISTON, OR, 97838
(541) 567-4773 · DARRELL SMITH
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 260
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance195 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.106C1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
WA22
OR9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.36 | 0.19 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.56 | 0.63 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.27 | 4.45 | ≈53–57% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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
Driver 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Benton County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Benton County, WA 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
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 36% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% · Load securement 18% (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 28 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: 5 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.100C-C
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.202).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.42).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.27).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | PROSSER, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle3 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DARRELL SMITH
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1997-12-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULVERTS PLUS INC | 445459 | officer | strong |
| D TOOL MAN LLC | 1796076 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL LYNN SMITH | 1462421 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL SMITH | 1445758 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL SMITH | 1265635 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL SMITH | 1841519 | officer | strong |
| DDS-A DIVINED DESIGNED SOLUTIONS LLC | 3746875 | officer | strong |
| ERVIN RUSSELL SMITH | 1502790 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CULVERTS PLUS INC (USDOT 445459, 1991).
Activity history (recent)
10/18/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2023)
12/08/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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