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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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LINDER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY COMPANY
USDOT 903426 · EIN 59-0694097
1601 S FRONTAGE ROAD, PLANT CITY, FL, 33563
(813) 754-2727 · JOHN COUGHLIN
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
38 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 131
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance57 pts
Unsafe Driving44 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
FL32
GA3
NC3
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.92 | 0.92 | ≈22–29% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.51 | 0.55 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.82 | 1.92 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 2 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 FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from FL 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 52% · Speeding 48%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 47% · Brakes 39% (2 OOS) · Emergency equipment 7%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 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: 6 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 83%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 17%
393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.365).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | RIDGEVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2025 | BENSON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2025 | MONCKS CORNER, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/14/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2024 | LAKELAND, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
38 incomplete vehicle3 trailer1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOHN COUGHLIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
38
Registered since
2000-09-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUGHLIN BROTHERS RACING LLC | 760473 | officer | strong |
| COUGHLIN TRUCKING LLC | 2901224 | officer | strong |
| COUGHLINS LANDSCAPING | 2126426 | officer | strong |
| JOHN A COUGHLIN | 1600164 | officer | strong |
| JOHN COUGHLIN | 1756812 | officer | strong |
| JOHN COUGHLIN | 1403201 | officer | strong |
| JOHN P COUGHLIN | 1429449 | officer | strong |
| LINDER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY COMPANY | 47673 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COUGHLIN BROTHERS RACING LLC (USDOT 760473, 1998).
Activity history (recent)
06/25/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
09/05/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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