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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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FARE FOODS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 842006 · MC371282 · EIN 36-4163387 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
208 CHERRY LAKE RD, DUQUOIN, IL, 62832
(618) 542-2155 · LAURA PORTER
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
14 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 136
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 6T528537 · eff 04/15/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance80 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance33 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2SLIMPT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 395.32B | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
IL10
TX4
TN3
IA2
MS2
CO2
AR2
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.64 | ≈18–25% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.67 | 0.68 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.18 | 2.18 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Log / ELD device 21% · False log / RODS 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 61% · Other 22% · Speeding 17%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 3 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 100%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
✓ 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 1.635).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | WYNNE, AR | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | MESQUITE, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer15 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LAURA PORTER
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
1999-12-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR SONS TRUCKING LLC | 3404455 | 5 VINs | strong |
| FLORIDA DRAWBRIDGES INC | 3583505 | officer | strong |
| WINDCHASER CARRIER LOGISTICS INC | 850900 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2025)
05/22/2024 — Insurance name changed — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 20131031722
05/22/2024 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6T528537
05/06/2024 — Insurance filed — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 100431569
05/06/2024 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 20131031722
04/19/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2024)
04/19/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2024)
04/15/2024 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6T528537
04/15/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6T528537
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 6J311657
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 108 84 28
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6J311657
07/31/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881482 01
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881482 01
11/16/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP32595A
11/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 20111101362
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF657125
08/03/2012 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP32595A
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/842006.