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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 897627 · MC390091 · EIN 38-3499073 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1780 HIGHWOOD E, PONTIAC, MI, 48340
(248) 334-4570 · BRYAN SOMERVILLE
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 269
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy CA 2116972 · eff 03/15/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance338 pts
Other23 pts
Unsafe Driving9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.43A-TPV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.40A-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI23
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.44 | 14.44 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 10 violations, 5 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 5 OOS · 70%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Other2 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | ORION TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2026 | GRAND BLANC TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2025 | HAZEL PARK, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/10/2024 | PONTIAC, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/29/2024 | WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Plymouth Twp, MI | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
22 truck18 trailer5 other
Company profile
Officer
BRYAN SOMERVILLE
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
33
Registered since
2000-08-07
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKMS LLC | 907719 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ASPHALT SPECIALISTS LLC | 1447710 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
03/15/2022 — Insurance filed — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 2116972
03/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 21169720005
04/22/2021 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5K149308
03/26/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2021)
03/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5K149308
02/08/2021 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5K149308
01/04/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2020)
12/29/2020 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5K149308
03/29/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/18/2019 — Insurance name changed — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 138 0320 505
12/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 107 423 52 47
10/13/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/18/2019)
08/07/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
11/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 1074234247
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