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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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BAK CONTRACTING INC
USDOT 850442 · MC771547 · EIN 71-1021133 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2005 MAIN ST, CARDALE, PA, 15420
(724) 437-5090 · MELISSA KING
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
AUTHORIZED FOR Property
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 157
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving74 pts
Vehicle Maintenance73 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 60 | |
| 393.75B-TF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.81-H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.203C-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
PA39
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.24 | 1.94 | ≈48–55% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.77 | 2.51 | ≈28–32% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-20. “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 Fayette County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fayette County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 100%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 22 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 47% (1 OOS) · Tires 27% (1 OOS) · Other 15%
• 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 18 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: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | NORTH BELLE VERNON BOROUG, PA | ✓ | ||
| 09/19/2025 | MENALLEN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer7 incomplete vehicle4 truck
Company profile
Officer
MELISSA KING
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2000-01-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK CONTRACTING INC | 3378228 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| GEORGIA BLISS TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS LLC | 4370809 | officer | strong |
| K & T TIMBER LLC | 3760220 | officer | strong |
| MELISSA KING | 4246122 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
01/19/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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