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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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GUNTHER SALT LLC
USDOT 73588 · EIN 43-0785802
101 BUCHANAN ST, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63147
(314) 251-7075 · JOHN M GUNTHER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
13 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 168
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance154 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 5 |
Most inspected states
MO15
IL6
IN5
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.53 | 1.56 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.16 | ≈22–29% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.17 | 6.17 | ≈66–70% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Vigo County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Vigo County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 63% · Log / ELD device 38%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 42% (1 OOS) · Tires 36% (4 OOS) · Brakes 21% (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 41 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, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.627).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 33%
395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.12).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
14 trailer13 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOHN M GUNTHER
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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