VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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A+ TREE AND CRANE SERVICES INC
USDOT 1066891 · MC1740217 · EIN 56-2065942 · NOT AUTHORIZED
5540 CENTERVIEW DRIVE STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, 27606
(919) 631-8875 · KENNETH ELLIS
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 24.3% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 158
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate24.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Driver Fitness115 pts
Vehicle Maintenance43 pts
Other24 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 391.49J-MDP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 3 | |
| 391.41A1-NPH | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | |
| 391.41A-F | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
NC28
SC9
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 2.74 | 3.09 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.73 | 1.58 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 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
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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 Wake County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wake County, NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 9 inspections, 10 violations, 5 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Driver Fitness5 viol · 4 OOS · 50%
383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 391.49J-MDP
✓ 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 2.055).
2. Other3 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
393.130C-CHVE, 396.17C-PI
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.297).
Repeat offenders: 383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
🎓 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | PITTSBORO, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2025 | SAINT GEORGE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2025 | SAINT GEORGE, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle6 trailer1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH ELLIS
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
2002-10-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS LLC | 4571641 | officer | strong |
| AQUATIC CONSTRUCTION LTD | 387801 | officer | strong |
| BLUEJAY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3446506 | officer | strong |
| ENGINEERED PLASTICS OF PICKWICK LLC | 473494 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH ELLIS | 2072072 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH ELLIS INC | 857333 | officer | strong |
| KENNETH R ELLIS | 1233696 | officer | strong |
| REALTIME FREIGHT & LOGISTICS LLC | 4161813 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AQUATIC CONSTRUCTION LTD (USDOT 387801, 1990).
Activity history (recent)
01/02/2026 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA860581897
11/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
10/15/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/12/2026)
10/29/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/1066891.