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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 14, 2026
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MICHAEL K NORMAN
USDOT 734529 · MC335887 · EIN 55-0717013 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3631 HINTON ROAD, ATHENS, WV, 24712-9653
(304) 384-9106 · MICHAEL NORMAN
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
7 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 183
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT52658A · eff 03/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance112 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WV23
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.95 | 1.95 | ≈38–45% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.68 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.24 | 4.39 | ≈46–50% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-23. “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 Raleigh County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Raleigh County, WV 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 100%
• 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 19 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
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% · Lighting / lamps 36% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• 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 32 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: 8 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LRLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.18).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
7 incomplete vehicle5 truck3 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL NORMAN
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
1998-03-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT52658A
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA06581264
08/28/2024 — Insurance replaced — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy CA06581264
07/16/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2023)
03/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA06581264
03/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0658126
03/29/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 6581264
03/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN187229
02/08/2018 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 6581264
02/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2018)
03/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07334503
03/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07334502
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07334501
07/26/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07334501
07/01/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2013)
03/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1385766
02/04/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2013)
03/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0131763
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/734529.