WILLIAM R CLEM

USDOT 670766 • DBA: CLEM'S REFRIGERATED FOODS • 181 VIRGINIA AVENUE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40508

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
670,766
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Phone
8592330821
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
MCS-150 Mileage
350,000
Physical Address
181 VIRGINIA AVENUE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40508
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
2%
Vehicle Maintenance
1%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
29
Violations
33
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
3.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
18

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state29 inspections

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 29 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps633Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(c)Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203BCab/body improperly secured to frame10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.14vs nat'l 1.80
-0.66 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687383402RICHMONDKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Mar 18, 202687322130SHELBYVILLEKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202687261339BEREAKYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 25, 202687137919MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 15, 202686804177RICHMONDKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 7, 202686726134CENTRAL CITYKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 15, 202586568449PINEVILLEKYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 11, 202586540717MOREHEADKYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 19, 202585825269HINDMANKYLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Sep 18, 202585813570LANCASTERKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLDLNo
Apr 14, 202584416558MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 8, 202584340068BEATTYVILLEKYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 31, 202584281820SALVISAKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11B5-DNLYes
Mar 27, 202584239327MOREHEADKYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.203BNo
Mar 17, 202584145738MELDRUMKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 3, 202584013962LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 16, 202583624552CANNONSBURGKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 15, 202583611038LONDONKYLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 13, 202481876078MOREHEADKYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
May 31, 202481756942HAZARDKYLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 9, 202481576619PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 5, 202481294405SOMERSETKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR22393.9(a), 393.45, 393.201(c)No
Feb 28, 202480959901KUTTAWAKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 30, 202380036955WADDYKYLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 396.17(c)No
Oct 6, 202379850974STANTONKYLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Aug 22, 202379469266HAZARDKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 10, 202379373735LEXINGTONKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 24, 202378717378LEXINGTONKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202378617666MIDDLESBOROKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

21 total · 4.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
18
Fatalities
3
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (18 records)

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Crash History (18 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 12, 2024KYTOW00CAMARGOUS0460...355663CLEM'S REFRIGERATED FOODS
Apr 1, 2024KYFATAL22LANCASTERUS 0027...458507WILLIAM R CLEM
Feb 24, 2022KYTOW00VERSAILLESBG9002...414088CLEM'S REFRIGERATED FOODS
Sep 30, 2020KYINJURY01
Jun 29, 2020KYTOW00
Aug 28, 2019KYINJURY01
Apr 5, 2017KYINJURY01
Mar 28, 2017KYINJURY02
Aug 1, 2016KYTOW00
Jan 25, 2016KYTOW00
Jun 2, 2015KYTOW00
Aug 28, 2014KYINJURY01
Aug 8, 2014KYTOW00
Jun 25, 2010KYTOW00
Jan 7, 2008KYTOW00
Apr 24, 2007KYFATAL10
Aug 7, 2006KYTOW00
Jun 13, 2002KYTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
KY-2024-0036-KY4342Dec 5, 2024382.115(a)$10,760Carrier

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 5, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $10,760
Case KY-2024-0036-KY4342 • 382.115(a)
Apr 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 1, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in KY
2 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 24, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 30, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 29, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 5, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 28, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 1, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 25, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 2, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 8, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 7, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 24, 2007
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Aug 7, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 2002
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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