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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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OZ ARC GAS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC
USDOT 77640 · EIN 43-0719495
1021 SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63703-7887
(573) 334-2848 · TRACEY AKERS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
41 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 320
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance147 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance143 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Other9 pts
Unsafe Driving8 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 173.24B1-HMNBP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MO40
KY5
IL4
IN4
AR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.19 | 0.10 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.25 | 0.27 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.15 | 1.90 | ≈22–26% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.70 | 1.69 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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 Lawrence County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lawrence County, AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (1 OOS) · Brakes 30% (1 OOS) · Tires 11%
• 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 15 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: 4 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.612).
2. Other1 viol · 33%
393.60C
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 33%
107.601
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | Madison, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle5 truck4 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
TRACEY AKERS
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2019)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
08/21/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2019)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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