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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1031868 · MC434427 · EIN 72-1525692 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2671 E COULEE CROSSING ROAD, WOODWORTH, LA, 71485
(318) 448-1241 · BRUCE WRINKLE
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
82 / 66
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
159 / 359
Crashes (24 mo)
4 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy WPP 8200054-04 · eff 06/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance224 pts
Unsafe Driving125 pts
Other27 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
LA99
MS30
TX12
AR5
AL5
CA2
KY2
GA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.23 | 1.23 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.07 | 2.08 | ≈21–25% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 18 new since the Sep 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Adams County, MS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Adams County, MS 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 43% · Seat belt 39% · 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 10 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 56% (5 OOS) · Tires 19% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11%
• 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 14 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: 38 inspections, 20 violations, 1 OOS, 28 clean · trending worse.
1. Other9 viol · 1 OOS · 45%
393.47E ×5, 393.60D ×2, 395.8D5-HOSF
✓ 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
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 30%
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 ×2, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.53B-B
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.552).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 34 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.923).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×5, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 ×2, 393.60D ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/13/2025 | CROWLEY, TX | 1 | ||
| 04/29/2025 | RURAL(UNION COUNTY), AR | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/22/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
39 truck37 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRUCE WRINKLE
Annual mileage
5.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
66
Registered since
2002-05-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SANDERS TRUCKING LLC | 1292888 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.6M mi reported (2025)
06/01/2021 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200054-04
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP 8200054-00
06/28/2017 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751927-1113-131
06/01/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2017)
06/28/2013 — Insurance cancelled — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SPP1009780 00
06/03/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2013)
06/28/2012 — Insurance cancelled — QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy QSILA0012608
06/01/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2012)
06/28/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751299-3607-071
06/01/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2011)
04/25/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT751299-3607-071
06/28/2007 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO100329-01
06/01/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2007)
06/28/2006 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TOC100329
06/01/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2006)
08/12/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/15/2005 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy BDKU04637
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/1031868.