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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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ROANE SPECIALIZED SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1154126 · MC464244 · EIN 20-0109896 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
229 CARDIFF VALLEY RD, ROCKWOOD, TN, 37854-4100
(865) 354-3288 · STEVE KENNEDY
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 45.9% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
200 / 200
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
90 / 1242
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Cherokee Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CA260142 · eff 08/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate45.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1023 pts
Unsafe Driving180 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 360 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 96 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 45 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NM18
KY12
TN12
AL5
IN5
MS4
FL4
MO4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.03 | 2.03 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.08 | 7.08 | ≈83–87% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-22 · 8 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 38% (12 OOS) · Brakes 24% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (5 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 37 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 58% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Other 8%
• 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 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 80% · False log / RODS 20%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 59 inspections, 80 violations, 17 OOS, 26 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance48 viol · 15 OOS · 60%
393.75A3-TAOL ×8, 393.45D-B ×4, 393.55E-B ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.31).
2. Other19 viol · 2 OOS · 24%
393.47E ×7, 392.2-SLLS1 ×3, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.2-SLLILC ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.523).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×8, 393.47E ×7, 393.45D-B ×4, 393.55E-B ×4, 393.53B-B ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.2-SLLS1 ×3, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | ROCKINGHAM, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/04/2026 | EL PASO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/26/2026 | SYLVAN TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer43 truck13 incomplete vehicle1 passenger car
Company profile
Officer
STEVE KENNEDY
Recordable crash rate
3.731 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
200
Registered since
2003-07-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 35 carriers
Shares identifiers with 35 carriers (23 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 652055 | 119 VINs | strong |
| EMPIRE EXPRESS INC | 253615 | 6 VINs | strong |
| AMERICAN MIDSTREAM GAS SOLUTIONS LP | 499928 | officer | strong |
| DANVIV TRANSPORT LLC | 2934114 | officer | strong |
| KENNEDY FOREST SERVICES INC | 2079592 | officer | strong |
| KENNEDY RELIABLE LOGISTICS LLC | 3848600 | officer | strong |
| MENIFEE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2646677 | officer | strong |
| S&J TRUCKING LLC | 3392740 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260142
04/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
08/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240140
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230125
08/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220128
08/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210144
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA200140
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA190157
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA170136
08/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA120035
01/03/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/16/2008 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L44342
10/13/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (09/22/2008)
09/08/2006 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0094570
09/22/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (09/18/2006)
09/08/2005 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAO0187626
03/09/2005 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAO0187626
02/10/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/09/2005)
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/1154126.