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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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BERRY ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 101358 · EIN 54-0888093
170 E MAIN ST, CHILHOWIE, VA, 24319
(276) 646-5333 · TOM BISHOP
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
62 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
64 / 422
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance334 pts
Unsafe Driving67 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 393.132C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
VA32
WV20
NC8
KY3
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.04 | 0.89 | ≈9–16% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.20 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.32 | 5.21 | ≈66–70% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 2 new since the Oct 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 Tazewell County, VA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tazewell County, VA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 66% · Seat belt 21% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 39% (1 OOS) · Tires 20% (3 OOS) · Load securement 16% (4 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 33 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: 8 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 89%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.99).
2. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
393.9A-LRLIWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | PRINCETON, WV | ✓ | ||
| 06/03/2025 | NITRO, WV | ✓ | ||
| 04/01/2025 | ELK PARK, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck21 trailer11 other8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TOM BISHOP
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE HUGHES TRUCKING INC | 1847082 | 7 VINs | strong |
| NAVIGATOR'S LOGISTICS INC | 1440989 | 5 VINs | strong |
| TEXAS AIR CARGO INC | 2001032 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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