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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MEATHEAD MOVERS INC
USDOT 921143 · FF69654 · EIN 75-3123197 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
3600 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93401
(805) 544-6328 · AARON B. STEED
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
53 / 76
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
128 / 553
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CIC1012205 · eff 04/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance269 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance174 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Driver Fitness48 pts
Other47 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 91 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 34 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207C-SLSS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA99
AZ10
NM4
NV4
CO3
WA3
OR2
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.28 | 1.31 | ≈35–42% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.51 | 0.52 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.21 | ≈69–73% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.84 | 1.81 | ≈18–22% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 90% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 6% · Following / lane / reckless 4%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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 Ventura County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ventura 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 80% · Phone / texting 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 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: 20 inspections, 24 violations, 3 OOS, 10 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 1 OOS · 46%
393.9A-LLPL ×3, 393.9A-LCL ×2, 396.5B-HWSL ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.38).
2. Other6 viol · 25%
393.95F ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 387.7A-MC
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 2 OOS · 21%
395.8E-HOSPD ×3, 395.8A1-HOSP ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.383).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×3, 393.9A-LLPL ×3, 393.95F ×3, 395.8A1-HOSP ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2, 396.5B-HWSL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
36 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
AARON B. STEED
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2000-12-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEATHEAD MOVING | 2885440 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy WPP2106413
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
CARGO · policy TPP1753029
03/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
10/30/2025 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER — DISMISSED
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CIC1012205
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP2038650
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMA 4541300-00
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCA4541300
05/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV4541300
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV4541300
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV4541300
03/18/2005 — Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP110414
05/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy MS 054-0021
05/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MS 054-0021
04/05/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2004)
01/07/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2004)
12/25/2003 — Insurance name changed — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy MS 054-0021
06/12/2003 — Insurance replaced — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy MS0410726
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/921143.