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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION
USDOT 76209 · MC186924 · EIN 36-0700810 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2915 JORIE BOULEVARD, OAK BROOK, IL, 60523
(630) 990-6600 · JOHN VENHUIZEN
50
High risk
Risk factors
3 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
679 / 713
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 5369
Crashes (24 mo)
47 · 3 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Ace American Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy ISA H25298196 · eff 07/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance3996 pts
Unsafe Driving824 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance391 pts
Other301 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance194 pts
Driver Fitness107 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 37 | 824 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 3 | 330 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 192 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 186 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 164 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 164 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 160 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 130 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 124 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 119 |
Most inspected states
CA349
NY126
WA88
CO75
NM69
TX62
MT44
SD39
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.26 | 1.27 | ≈18–25% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈54–61% (near 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈12–16% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.08 | 2.10 | ≈35–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.12 | 0.11 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 14 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 37% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 25% · False log / RODS 25% (8 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 51% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Phone / texting 10%
• 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 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (10 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 8 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 34% (37 OOS) · Tires 31% (46 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (18 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 25 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: 166 inspections, 115 violations, 28 OOS, 105 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance60 viol · 22 OOS · 52%
393.75A3-TAOL ×12, 393.45B2-BHTD ×7, 393.53B-B ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 194 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.56).
2. Other35 viol · 3 OOS · 30%
393.47E ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×5, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×5
✓ 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. Unsafe Driving14 viol · 12%
392.2-SLLUP ×3, 392.2-SLLCP ×2, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2
✓ Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
✓ Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
≈ 302 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.945).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×12, 393.45B2-BHTD ×7, 393.47E ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×5, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×5, 393.53B-B ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.55E-B ×4
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 47 in 24 months · 3 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2026 | WARRENTON, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/10/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 07/23/2026 | JACKSON, MS | ✓ | ||
| 07/14/2026 | LOS ANGELES, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/08/2026 | UPPER TRACT, WV | ✓ | ||
| 06/25/2026 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2026 | KELSO, WA | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2026 | Not Reported, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/11/2026 | GOLDENDALE, WA | ✓ | ||
| 05/11/2026 | WALLACE TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 111 vehicles seen in inspections
56 truck54 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN VENHUIZEN
Annual mileage
58.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
713
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 38 carriers
Shares identifiers with 38 carriers (36 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBAUCHE IDEALEASE INC | 344882 | 4 VINs | strong |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 3 VINs | strong |
| RWC IDEALEASE LLC | 2021084 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
58.8M mi reported (2023)
04/29/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
07/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H25298196
07/01/2019 — Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company
policy ISA H25298196
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08857246
01/23/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08821173
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08821173
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08720563
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM8662960
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
policy LPM8662960
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy 08 66 29 60
07/10/2013 — Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D247A00016
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D247A00016
06/13/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2013)
07/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D247A00015
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D247A00014
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D247A00013
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