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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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EAP INDUSTRIES INC
USDOT 876278 · MC406329 · EIN 25-1249511 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1567 SMITH TOWNSHIP STATE ROA, ATLASBURG, PA, 15004
(724) 947-8680 · TIMOTHY KNOTTS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$7M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
81 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 156
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Indian Harbor Insurance Company — $7M BIPD · policy SXS0073905 · eff 10/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance84 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance21 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 173.24B2-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 172.604B1-HMER | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
OH21
PA18
WV3
NY2
MD2
VA1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.85 | 0.85 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.56 | 1.61 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.39 | 0.42 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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 Allegheny County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Allegheny County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 42% (2 OOS) · Brakes 33% · Load securement 11% (1 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 10 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, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.75G-TAOW
✓ 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
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.17).
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 10%
172.604B1-HMER
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.53B-B ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
15 truck13 incomplete vehicle13 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
TIMOTHY KNOTTS
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
2000-04-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOTTS EXCAVATING, LLC | 7005971 | officer | strong |
| OZARK'S ICE | 2573319 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Indian Harbor Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SXS0073905
10/01/2026 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 4642994
12/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 4642994
10/01/2023 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy SXS 5491048
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 4642994
10/01/2022 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SXS 5491048
10/01/2022 — Insurance ended — Navigators Insurance Company
policy PT18EXC945865IC
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 4642994
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy SXS 5491048
10/10/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP4642994
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 4642994
09/10/2021 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP4642994
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
10/01/2018 — Insurance filed — Navigators Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy PT18EXC945865IC
10/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HAMILTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy AHSFF110948-00
10/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy AUC 5491048-00
03/23/2012 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 3983624-00
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