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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ECOLOGY SERVICES INC
USDOT 779901 · MC1057090 · EIN 52-1633980 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9135 GUILFORD ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD, 21046
(301) 362-6700 · TIM OSBORNE
79
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 31.8% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
42 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 252
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP152699018 · eff 07/11/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance193 pts
Unsafe Driving56 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.41-BNPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD13
TN2
IN1
GA1
IL1
NC1
FL1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 1.16 | ≈32–39% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.87 | 5.87 | ≈72–76% (near 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-12. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Tires 13% (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 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Frederick County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 54% · Seat belt 38% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
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, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.53B-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.403).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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 Driving1 viol · 20%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.87).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | FOUR CORNERS, MD | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2026 | WALKERSVILLE, MD | 1 | ||
| 02/24/2025 | MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TIM OSBORNE
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
1998-11-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
09/03/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
07/11/2019 — Insurance filed — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP152699018
11/05/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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