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SALEM RIDGE CONTRACTORS LLC
Waterford, OH
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 2334006 · MC 796899
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-796899 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Inactive Carrier Status
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC796899
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA06277246
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2334006
MC Number
MC-796899
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 15, 2012
Authority First Granted
September 6, 2012
Authority Reinstated
October 19, 2020
Annual Mileage
141,313 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
290 Salem Ridge Road, Waterford, OH 45786
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lee M Heiss
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR2
AL1
IN1
MI1
MO1
MT1
and 2 more states
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | WARRJ02980 | MI | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| November 21, 2025 | 4690001381 | AR | III | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | 1836003566 | AL | III | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| September 13, 2025 | 7080000930 | AR | III | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | W135009837 | MO | II | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | U610001139 | MT | III | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | 5610000871 | SD | III | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| March 7, 2025 | PSC0990567 | WV | II | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | 5586004748 | IN | II | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Contract Carrier |
| September 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 20, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 19, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 6, 2012 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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