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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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LODESTAR TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 847012 · MC374405 · EIN 98-0341133 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
15966 100TH AVE, SURREY, BC, V4N 2B3
(604) 585-7827 · TEJINDER SINGH VINEPAL
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 246
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia — $1M BIPD · policy 80485 · eff 01/28/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance183 pts
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance29 pts
Other10 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MT10
WA9
UT6
SD4
ND2
TX2
AR1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.06 | 4.06 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.38 | 0.40 | ≈42–49% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.28 | 6.19 | ≈67–71% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 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 Benton County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Benton County, WA 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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 72% · Log / ELD device 28%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 52% · Lighting / lamps 38% · Tires 5% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 43 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, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 75%
393.55E-B, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.95A1
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.71).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEQP
✓ 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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Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
TEJINDER SINGH VINEPAL
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2000-01-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
01/28/2026 — Insurance filed — Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 80485
01/28/2026 — Insurance replaced — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
BIPD/Primary · policy 80485
12/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 80485
03/31/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 5IM222494
03/04/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2011)
01/09/2008 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy ILM 30222494 - SEAT
01/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy ILM 30222494 - SEAT
12/13/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2008)
04/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD · policy 2953
01/13/2003 — Insurance replaced — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
CARGO · policy G46836
02/22/2001 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy C199033/107
01/13/2001 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy C199033/107
03/14/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/04/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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