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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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LITMAN EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 820266 · MC1017973 · EIN 55-0764531 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
836 1ST STREET, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 26155
(304) 455-2736 · ROBERT BRUCE LITMAN
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
48 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 180
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 6R813783 · eff 11/03/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance157 pts
Driver Fitness23 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 40 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
WV15
OH11
PA5
SC3
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.39 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.97 | 1.97 | ≈20–24% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Monroe County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, OH 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 28% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 25% · Tires 19% (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 11 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: 5 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | INDEPENDENCE (TOWNSHIP OF, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/06/2025 | LEE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle6 trailer6 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT BRUCE LITMAN
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
1999-07-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALL DRILLING LLC | 1534075 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2023)
11/03/2021 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6R813783
11/03/2021 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 71M0039A
02/25/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/22/1999 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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