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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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PDM STEEL SERVICE CENTERS INC
USDOT 88387 · MC856974 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9245 LAGUNA SPRINGS DRIVE SUITE 350, ELK GROVE, CA, 95758
(916) 513-4548 · JENNIFER GARDNER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
87 / 55
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
118 / 506
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy AS2-661-067480-05 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance459 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Other19 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 50 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 393.106C2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.87A-FPLR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 |
Most inspected states
CA72
CO25
WA10
UT9
NV2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.55 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.91 | 2.89 | ≈33–37% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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 Sacramento County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sacramento County, CA 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 59% · Speeding 41%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 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 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 2 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 11 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 3 OOS · 82%
393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.104B-C ×2, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.183).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 9%
395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.023).
3. Other1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.104B-C ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | RENO, NV | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer32 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JENNIFER GARDNER
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
55
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC | 3149008 | officer | strong |
| RONALD GARDNER | 2376605 | officer | strong |
| RELIANCE INC | 143532 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS2-661-067480-05
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 72 CSE S53305
09/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP9139122
03/13/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/88387.