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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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NORTHERN GAS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 86310 · MC138758 · EIN 30281159 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
212 NORTHERN CIRCLE, LYNDONVILLE, VT, 05851
(802) 626-8621 · Ryan Grant
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
114 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
56 / 233
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
FORTEGRA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $4M BIPD · policy ECAP1FSCX0000640700 · eff 03/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance158 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance25 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance16 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
VT24
NY18
NH5
CT4
MA3
ME2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.33 | 0.34 | ≈8–15% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.18 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.01 | 3.16 | ≈35–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.39 | 0.40 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 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 Franklin County, VT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Franklin County, VT 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 69% · Following / lane / reckless 31%
• 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 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 56% · Following / lane / reckless 44%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% · Tires 17% (3 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 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, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 80%
393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B, 393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.258).
2. Other1 viol · 20%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | TORRINGTON, CT | ✓ | ||
| 09/12/2025 | CHELMSFORD, MA | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
24 truck19 trailer8 other6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
Ryan Grant
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE CONSULTING & EXCAVATION LLC | 2869499 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SIMAS FARMS INC | 3821167 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — FORTEGRA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECAP1FSCX0000640700
03/01/2026 — Insurance ended — FORTEGRA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
policy ECAP1FSCX0000640700
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Great Midwest Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECAP1IICCA00015905
03/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Great Midwest Insurance Company
policy ECAP1IICCA00015905
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00006406
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00015904
08/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2024)
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00006404
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00015902
05/12/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2023)
05/12/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2023)
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00015901
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00006402
03/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00006402
03/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00015900
03/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00006401
03/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00006401
03/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00006400
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