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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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UNITED TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1059885 · MC493357 · EIN 43-1963179 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
780 FORD RD, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661
(256) 320-7789 · RICHARD A PACE
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
13 / 11
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 215
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0256098001 · eff 09/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance116 pts
Unsafe Driving67 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.118D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
MS19
AL14
TN3
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.61 | 3.14 | ≈41–48% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.34 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.36 | 3.31 | ≈40–44% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cullman County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cullman County, AL 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 93% · Other 7%
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 91% · Other 4% · Log / ELD device 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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 31% (1 OOS) · Brakes 30% · Load securement 25% (2 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 23 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: 6 inspections, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 73%
393.9A-LBL, 393.55C2-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.52).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.708).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 9%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
🎓 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 — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2026 | ITAWAMBA, MS | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer9 truck5 incomplete vehicle5 other
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD A PACE
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2002-10-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2245013 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
10/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP62497A
09/01/2024 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0256098001
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP62497A
08/25/2020 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0041779001
08/25/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA 9342869
07/29/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2015)
07/29/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2015)
08/25/2014 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0680567
08/25/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 359859
07/29/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2013)
07/29/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2013)
08/25/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CBN357198
07/30/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2012)
07/30/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2012)
09/20/2011 — Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 76 64
08/25/2011 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 76 64
05/19/2011 — Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
CARGO · policy BA 068 76 64
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/1059885.