WILLIAM R CLEM
USDOT 670766 • DBA: CLEM'S REFRIGERATED FOODS • 181 VIRGINIA AVENUE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40508
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMARGO | US0460 | ...355663 | CLEM'S REFRIGERATED FOODS |
| Apr 1, 2024 | KY | FATAL | 2 | 2 | LANCASTER | US 0027 | ...458507 | WILLIAM R CLEM |
| Feb 24, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERSAILLES | BG9002 | ...414088 | CLEM'S REFRIGERATED FOODS |
| Sep 30, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2014 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2014 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2010 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2008 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2007 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2006 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2002 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY-2024-0036-KY4342 | Dec 5, 2024 | 382.115(a) | $10,760 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records