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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CUMMINS INC
USDOT 98686 · EIN 35-0257090
500 JACKSON STREET, COLUMBUS, IN, 47201
(812) 377-3791 · JOSEPH E BERNOT
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1286 / 1286
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
228 / 561
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance339 pts
Unsafe Driving178 pts
Other50 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 55 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.41-BNPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
CA38
MD24
NY23
NJ12
CO11
WV10
MN10
MO10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.13 | 0.13 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.23 | 1.24 | ≈11–15% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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 Jackson County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, MO 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 42% · Phone / texting 34% · Speeding 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 80% · Log / ELD device 20%
• 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 2 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 48% (14 OOS) · Tires 15% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14% (1 OOS)
• 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 8 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: 29 inspections, 19 violations, 2 OOS, 17 clean · trending worse.
1. Other12 viol · 1 OOS · 63%
392.2-SLLDL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 26%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A1
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.923).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 46 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLDL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | MONROVIA, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/13/2026 | PITTSBURGH CITY, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/03/2025 | KANSAS CITY, MO | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2025 | EAST DEER TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/06/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 04/19/2025 | COLUMBUS, IN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/04/2024 | PETERSBURG CITY, VA | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2024 | COLUMBUS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/04/2024 | LINCOLN, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
47 incomplete vehicle8 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH E BERNOT
Annual mileage
31.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
478
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWSER-REGAL INC | 351500 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CHAM TECHNOLOGIES INC | 2985611 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CUMMINS SOUTHERN PLAINS LLC | 335762 | 2 VINs | medium |
| REAL WORLD TESTING LLC | 1345349 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/06/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
31.0M mi reported (2023)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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