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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
USDOT 855033 · EIN 36-2477689
3900 AVENUE G NW, WINTER HAVEN, FL, 33880
(863) 294-6449 · JEFF HITCHCOCK
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 48.1% — well above the 22% national average8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
139 / 84
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
67 / 244
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate48.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance192 pts
Unsafe Driving42 pts
Other24 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-LC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 392.2FC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NC36
FL21
IL5
SC5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.20 | 0.20 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.29 | 0.29 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.58 | 5.58 | ≈68–72% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Dorchester County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dorchester County, SC 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 71% · Speeding 29%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 47% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% (2 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 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 42 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: 8 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.185).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.15).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | PITTSBORO, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/03/2026 | Na Au Say Twp, IL | 4 | ✓ | |
| 03/10/2026 | LUMBERTON, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/26/2026 | UNINCORPORATED (WINTER HA, FL | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2025 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | 2 | ||
| 09/16/2025 | Greenwood Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/09/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 10/03/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 86 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer40 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
JEFF HITCHCOCK
Recordable crash rate
1.33 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
84
Registered since
2000-02-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP WILLIAMS TRUCKING LLC | 3876652 | 9 VINs | strong |
| DROPMASTER TRUCKING LLC | 3866276 | 5 VINs | strong |
| M5 TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2842528 | 4 VINs | strong |
| F ONE TRUCKING LLC | 3937436 | 3 VINs | strong |
| FORWARD MOVING LOGISTICS LLC | 3856700 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CRISCROSS TRANSPORT LLC | 3533414 | 2 VINs | medium |
| D MACK HAULING LLC | 3002714 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.6M mi reported (2024)
02/14/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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