I'm not trying to throw poop in the propeller here but I work for a company involved in the trucking industry. Every trucking outfit has to have a DOT number and a Motor Carrier number. Each outfit is graded by the FMCSA on CSA scores based on roadside stops and DOT checks in several BASIC catagories, all designed to rate the safety of the carrier.
For some real data, I'd suggest logging onto this site:
http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/SMS/Default.aspx
On the right you can type in their DOT# 242599 or their MC# 172994 and see how they stand after numerous roadside stops and/or checks. You can click on each of the catatories that are shown for a detailed list of offenses.
If our company tried to haul freight with those scores, we'd never get a load.
Sorry, but sometimes the truth hurts.
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For comparison, plug in Passport Transport's MC # 716593