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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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CAROLINA CONDUIT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 1028201 · EIN 56-2060264
10920 CLEVELAND RD - STE 100, GARNER, NC, 27529
(919) 934-8911 · KEVIN STEPHENS
49
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 38.5% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
150 / 150
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 229
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate38.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance189 pts
Unsafe Driving29 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Other19 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45DCPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NC18
SC11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.34 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.45 | 0.45 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.63 | 9.63 | ≈91–95% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-28. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 78% (4 OOS) · Load securement 10% (1 OOS) · Brakes 6% (1 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 49 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 York County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from York County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 76% · Speeding 24%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | ELIZABETH CITY, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/27/2025 | RALEIGH, NC | 1 | ||
| 02/18/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
22 incomplete vehicle9 trailer7 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
KEVIN STEPHENS
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
2002-05-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K TRANSPORT INC | 3021354 | officer | strong |
| C&K EXCAVATING LLC | 4222796 | officer | strong |
| K P KOHLMAN AND ASSOCIATES LLC | 4331023 | officer | strong |
| K S EXPRESS INC | 963560 | officer | strong |
| KEVIN STEPHENS | 1663141 | officer | strong |
| KEVIN STEPHENS | 1518604 | officer | strong |
| KF STEPHENS INC | 3697652 | officer | strong |
| KLS CONSTRUCTION INC | 3454506 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: K S EXPRESS INC (USDOT 963560, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
01/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
05/14/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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