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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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WALTON BEVERAGE COMPANY
USDOT 820135 · EIN 91-0691235
1350 PACIFIC PLACE, FERNDALE, WA, 98248
(360) 380-1660 · JOHN WALTON
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
25 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 187
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance187 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WA25
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.18 | 7.07 | ≈75–79% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Skagit County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Skagit County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 63% · Brakes 15% · Suspension / axle 14% (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 45 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, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 75%
393.207F-SDAS, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.385).
2. Other2 viol · 25%
393.95F, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
9 truck8 trailer6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN WALTON
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1999-07-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG TENN TRUCKING LLC | 1157806 | officer | strong |
| CONCEPT METAL FABRICATION LLC | 2335155 | officer | strong |
| DIVINE SAVIOUR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 746366 | officer | strong |
| DOORS PLUS INC | 345324 | officer | strong |
| J WALL EXPRESS LLC | 3899545 | officer | strong |
| JHC ENTERPRISES INC | 3156991 | officer | strong |
| JOHN WALTON | 1242643 | officer | strong |
| JOHN WALTON | 1472201 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DIVINE SAVIOUR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (USDOT 746366, 1998).
Activity history (recent)
01/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
07/21/1999 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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