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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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LAUTS INC
USDOT 998949 · MC1647408 · EIN 91-1958605 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13084 BALL ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273
(360) 757-4000 · TORREY LAUTENBACH
67
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.3% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
47 / 48
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 208
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP2035497-12 · eff 08/10/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance158 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Other19 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
WA43
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.95 | 0.88 | ≈8–15% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.57 | 4.71 | ≈50–54% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Skagit County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Skagit County, WA 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 63% · Phone / texting 25% · Speeding 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 6 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 51% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (1 OOS) · Brakes 18%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 30 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: 3 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.9A-LSLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ 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 3.428).
2. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | STANWOOD, WA | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2025 | BELLINGHAM, WA | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2025 | SEATTLE, WA | ✓ | ||
| 12/30/2024 | BELLINGHAM, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer23 truck7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TORREY LAUTENBACH
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
48
Registered since
2002-01-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKAGIT SOILS INC | 1937614 | officer | strong |
| T & T RECOVERY | 1004726 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
06/26/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/10/2023 — Insurance filed — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP2035497-12
01/16/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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