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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BELL NURSERY USA LLC
USDOT 852066 · MC852453 · EIN 20-8745975 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
16000 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE, BURTONSVILLE, MD, 20866
(859) 954-0939 · BRETT GUTHRIE
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
65 / 84
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
157 / 680
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Ace American Insurance Company — $3M BIPD · policy ISA H08875595 · eff 06/28/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance436 pts
Unsafe Driving91 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance81 pts
Driver Fitness74 pts
Other37 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 170 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MD60
NC26
DE19
VA18
WV5
PA5
NJ4
SC3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.46 | 1.46 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.37 | ≈58–65% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.24 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.64 | 2.74 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 3 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 31% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in New Castle County, DE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from New Castle County, DE 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 36% · Other 27% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• 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 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 59% (5 OOS) · English language 41% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 37 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 46% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (2 OOS) · Brakes 24% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 26 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, 10 violations, 3 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 60%
393.45D-B ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.53B-B
✓ 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
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.98).
2. Other2 viol · 20%
390.21TB2-DOT, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 10%
391.11B2-Q
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | HAMPTON, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/21/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/04/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 07/21/2025 | DUDLEY, NC | 2 | ||
| 04/30/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2025 | MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer25 truck10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRETT GUTHRIE
Annual mileage
4.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
84
Registered since
2000-01-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 46 carriers
Shares identifiers with 46 carriers (45 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAM'S TRANSPORT COMPANY | 2842614 | 15 VINs | strong |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 5 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 3 VINs | strong |
| VIRGINIA GROWERS INC | 944801 | officer | strong |
| THE MAGIC TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4052403 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.8M mi reported (2024)
06/28/2025 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H08875595
06/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08868104
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-Z91-461679-01
01/31/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/31/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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