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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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HOUFF TRANSFER INCORPORATED
USDOT 84328 · MC66900 · EIN 54-0486013 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
46 HOUFF RD, WEYERS CAVE, VA, 24486
(540) 234-9233 · ZANE HOUFF
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
117 / 111
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
52 / 315
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $1M BIPD · policy HE8409C585793TCT18 · eff 02/06/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance143 pts
Unsafe Driving109 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance54 pts
Other12 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
VA26
NC7
MD7
WV4
PA3
WI1
TN1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.88 | 0.89 | ≈7–14% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.18 | ≈24–31% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.25 | 2.25 | ≈21–25% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.27 | 0.27 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 2 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 Schuylkill County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Schuylkill County, PA 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 38% · Speeding 37% · Seat belt 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 91% · Log / ELD device 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 50% (2 OOS) · Brakes 22% · Tires 14% (2 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 13 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: 11 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 42%
393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.688).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 25%
395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.135).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.66).
Repeat offenders: 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/16/2026 | HANOVER, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/13/2025 | BOWIE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 09/24/2025 | RICHMOND, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/16/2025 | HIGH POINT, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/12/2025 | VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/15/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 04/11/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2024 | ROANOKE CITY, VA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 107 vehicles seen in inspections
58 trailer39 truck9 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
ZANE HOUFF
Annual mileage
6.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
11/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.7M mi reported (2024)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/24/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS RF8781
02/06/2019 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8409C585793TCT18
02/06/2019 — Insurance ended — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
policy HE8409C585793TCT18
02/06/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C585793TCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A01041
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00945
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00850
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00760
11/10/2010 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 589456
10/21/2010 — Insurance filed — Pacific Financial Association, Inc
Property broker trust — BMC-85 · policy NONE
10/21/2010 — Insurance ended — Pacific Financial Association, Inc
policy NONE
10/21/2010 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 589456
10/14/2010 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2010)
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00666
03/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00566
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/84328.