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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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MICHAEL DUFF INC
USDOT 748927 · MC339358 · EIN 30-0370038 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
600 LEWIS WEST, WATERLOO, QC, J0E 2N0
(450) 539-3983 · SOPHIE LEFRANCOIS
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
94 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
134 / 995
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy QLH218015207 · eff 04/30/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance850 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance108 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 108 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 80 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 64 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 60 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 |
Most inspected states
NY120
MA3
VT3
NC2
PA2
NH2
GA1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.51 | 0.46 | ≈3–10% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.33 | ≈59–66% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.79 | 4.87 | ≈59–63% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 4 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 48% · False log / RODS 45% · Following / lane / reckless 6%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Clinton County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY 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 64% · Speeding 31% · Other 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 52% · Lighting / lamps 41% (8 OOS) · Tires 3% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 40 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: 19 inspections, 28 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 61%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.9A-LSML ×2, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.593).
2. Other7 viol · 2 OOS · 25%
393.47E ×3, 393.9A-LRLIWR, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 7%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.262).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | RAEFORD, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/18/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/06/2025 | NY | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer25 truck
Company profile
Officer
SOPHIE LEFRANCOIS
Annual mileage
13.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1998-05-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORT GHISLAIN SIROIS INC | 2868334 | 10 VINs | strong |
| 9125-0829 QUEBEC INC | 1863604 | 5 VINs | strong |
| 9229-1830 QUEBEC INC | 2254049 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TRANS-WEST LOGISTICS INC | 212131 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
13.1M mi reported (2023)
05/22/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683
04/30/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QLH218015207
04/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683
04/25/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2025)
03/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683
04/30/2021 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683
05/02/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683
04/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-3683
04/30/2015 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2005265
04/30/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2005265
04/30/2012 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
04/30/2012 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
03/30/2007 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
04/30/2004 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO203313
06/03/2001 — Insurance cancelled — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy N080201712164159Q
04/30/2001 — Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy N080201712164159Q
01/08/2001 — Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy N0802 01 71 2164/159-Q
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/748927.