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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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CARUSO TRUCKING LTD
USDOT 743376 · MC337918 · EIN 31-1650312 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3465 HAUCK ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45241
(513) 860-9200 · JAMES S. CARUSO
85
Low risk
Risk factors
11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
94 / 182
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
90 / 288
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy AS2-661-067242-01 · eff 10/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance169 pts
Unsafe Driving109 pts
Other10 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 85 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2Y | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
TN16
WV15
NC9
OH9
IL8
KY8
GA6
MS6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.45 | 0.38 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.09 | 0.00 | ≈13–20% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 2.97 | ≈34–38% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 new since the Sep 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 Crittenden County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crittenden County, AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 86% · Other 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 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 47% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (1 OOS) · Brakes 12%
• 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 22 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: 14 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.338).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.95A4-EENA, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
3. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
392.5A2-OPER
✓ Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2026 | STARKVILLE, MS | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2026 | RAVENSWOOD, WV | ✓ | ||
| 07/03/2026 | COVINGTON, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/14/2026 | Detroit, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/19/2025 | JONESBORO, AR | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | BECKLEY, WV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/23/2024 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/08/2024 | CHESAPEAKE CITY, VA | ✓ | ||
| 10/24/2024 | TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
34 incomplete vehicle13 truck11 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JAMES S. CARUSO
Annual mileage
7.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
85
Registered since
1998-04-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 29 carriers
Shares identifiers with 29 carriers (28 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATFIELDS EXPRESS INC | 3579470 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CARUSO LOGISTIC SERVICES LLC | 2585034 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.6M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2019 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-661-067242-01
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO 0158260
10/31/2016 — Insurance name changed — MIDWESTERN INDEMNITY CO.
CARGO · policy CBP 9892779
10/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-840-6A701413-IND-13
09/06/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
09/06/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-840-219D1999-PHX-12
10/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-MR-6A701413-PHX-11
05/09/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/02/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8385326
10/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 8385326
03/12/2008 — Insurance cancelled — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 8385408
02/05/2008 — Insurance replaced — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 8385408
01/15/2008 — Insurance replaced — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084061869
11/07/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051684962
12/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051672679
11/17/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
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