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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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MARLIN TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1013846 · MC429843 · EIN 94-3428170 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
601 MCCARTHY BLVD, NEW BERN, NC, 28562
(252) 633-0066 · ROBERT L. STALLINGS, IV
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
45 / 42
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
97 / 158
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. — $1M BIPD · policy 4544916 · eff 06/30/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance132 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Other16 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance6 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 177.817E1-HMHC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NC22
GA17
SC14
CA10
KY6
FL6
AL3
TN3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.14 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.29 | 1.39 | ≈10–14% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.04 | 0.05 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 74% · Log / ELD device 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 71% (6 OOS) · Tires 21% (1 OOS) · Other 5%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 15 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 14 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.55D1-B
✓ 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
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.968).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 33%
395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.158).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
107.620B-HMAMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | YUCAIPA, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/23/2025 | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | 1 | ||
| 05/16/2025 | GRESHAM, OR | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer27 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 passenger car
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT L. STALLINGS, IV
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
42
Registered since
2002-03-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN AVIATION TRANSPORT LLC | 2372702 | mailing, email, phone | strong |
| EASTERN AVIATION FUELS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | 415990 | phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: EASTERN AVIATION FUELS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (USDOT 415990, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
06/30/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4544916
05/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2024)
06/30/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4544916
06/30/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS083046
12/04/2017 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068752228
11/07/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2017)
12/04/2013 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068719378
11/07/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2013)
12/04/2012 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068693701
11/07/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2012)
08/16/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068693701
12/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0124574
12/04/2011 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068693701
11/07/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2011)
12/04/2010 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL672621
11/08/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2010)
12/04/2009 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL672346
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1013846.