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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 796161 · MC354609 · EIN 34-1768437 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14986 COUNTY ROAD 20, FAYETTE, OH, 43521
(419) 452-7201 · LUKE POWERS
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
34 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 268
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0033736001 · eff 03/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance147 pts
Unsafe Driving100 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
IN11
OH6
KY5
MI4
WI2
MO1
NC1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.19 | 3.24 | ≈36–43% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.34 | ≈38–45% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.45 | 6.79 | ≈69–73% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Van Wert County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Van Wert County, OH 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 48% · Speeding 42% · Phone / texting 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · False log / RODS 33%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 19 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: 4 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 33%
393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI
✓ 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 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.838).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.393).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | CRESTWOOD, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/05/2026 | ADDISON TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/23/2025 | FRANKLIN(JOHNSON), IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer21 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LUKE POWERS
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1999-02-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE POWERS | 1328363 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
03/15/2026 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0033736001
03/15/2026 — Insurance ended — Sentry Select Insurance Company
policy A0033736001
03/15/2026 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC601169
12/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC601169
10/03/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2023)
10/03/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2023)
09/29/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2023)
09/29/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2023)
06/16/2023 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC601169
03/15/2023 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229036
03/15/2023 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 715352
04/27/2022 — Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CP0952233
03/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0952233
04/10/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3181067
03/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3181067
03/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
CARGO · policy 0127319BM
03/15/2017 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP2016455
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