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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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DIMON AND SONS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
USDOT 94352 · MC216256 · EIN 16-1331017 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
93 INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD, ELMIRA, NY, 14901-1798
(607) 734-2937 · DANIEL F. DIMON JR.
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
27 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 174
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy MGA 4364400-00 · eff 06/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance144 pts
Unsafe Driving24 pts
Other7 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY28
PA3
MA2
MD2
DE1
TN1
NJ1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.40 | 0.91 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.85 | 3.50 | ≈47–51% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-26. “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 Livingston County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Livingston County, NY 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 50% · Speeding 50%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (1 OOS) · Tires 35% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 32 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: 5 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.888).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 43%
393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | NY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle10 truck9 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
DANIEL F. DIMON JR.
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETTIS MOVING COMPANY INC | 15010 | strong | |
| NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES INC | 70851 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2025 — Insurance filed — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MGC 4364400-04
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CGV 4364400-00
07/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP0001665
06/01/2022 — Insurance filed — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MGA 4364400-00
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP0001665
01/27/2022 — Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP0001665
06/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy TPP1227472
06/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 024058775
05/06/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2019)
05/06/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2019)
06/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 064597766
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9815774
06/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
CARGO · policy 9815774
06/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ABS8720043
06/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9815774
07/03/2010 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP101028
06/07/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2010)
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/94352.