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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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DRAINS UNLIMITED INC
USDOT 1140384
1161 OLD ABBOTT MT RD, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653
(606) 889-9747 · MICHAEL PENNINGTON
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
12 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 179
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance186 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
KY37
VA3
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.32 | 1.32 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.44 | 0.45 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.28 | 3.35 | ≈39–43% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 2 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 Grayson County, VA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Grayson County, VA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 55% (4 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 19% · Brakes 13% (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 27 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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.16-D
✓ 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 0.99).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
393.47E
✓ 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
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle5 trailer5 truck
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL PENNINGTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
2003-06-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL RESTORATION COMPANY LLC | 3711140 | officer | strong |
| I E C INC | 617122 | officer | strong |
| MICHAEL LEWIS PENNINGTON | 2307831 | officer | strong |
| MICHAEL PENNINGTON | 2861909 | officer | strong |
| MICHAEL PENNINGTON | 3691673 | officer | strong |
| P-4 OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 2348671 | officer | strong |
| SIX SHOTS FREIGHT SERVICES LLC | 4311404 | officer | strong |
| DRAINS UNLIMITED INC | 2391536 | mailing | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: I E C INC (USDOT 617122, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
04/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
12/23/2014 — Out-of-service order rescinded
10/27/2014 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
06/16/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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