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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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ALVADA TRUCKING INC
USDOT 885349 · MC466505 · EIN 84-3994827 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2959 S US HIGHWAY 23, ALVADA, OH, 44802
(419) 595-4284 · BRAD SPOON
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
35 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 250
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 8W193652 · eff 02/18/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance193 pts
Unsafe Driving62 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance33 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
OH13
MI7
IN2
PA1
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.20 | 1.20 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.28 | ≈38–45% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.23 | 3.17 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 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 Allen County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Allen County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 56% · Speeding 29% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 19 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 58% · False log / RODS 42%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 11 violations, 6 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 6 OOS · 64%
393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.75G-TAOW ×2, 393.95A1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.423).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.9).
3. Other2 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.75G-TAOW ×2
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck12 trailer7 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRAD SPOON
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2000-06-07
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
03/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2023)
03/01/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/18/2024 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8W193652
02/18/2024 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 1 600 38Q
02/18/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 8W193652
07/25/2021 — Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 8N658297
01/28/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/26/2024)
11/09/2020 — Insurance name changed — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 8N658297
08/25/2019 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 7 629 766
07/29/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2019)
07/25/2019 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 7 629 766
07/25/2012 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 1 019 513
08/29/2007 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM 1 019 513
08/18/2005 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
BIPD/Primary · policy 1077507257
07/25/2005 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
BIPD/Primary · policy 1077507257
07/22/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/05/2005)
10/17/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/09/2020)
06/07/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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