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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1185240 · MC510783 · EIN 43-2024839 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
447 HWY 49S, RICHLAND, MS, 39218
(601) 517-6883 · JOHNNY BARNES
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 495
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Spinnaker Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy SHD-84229216 · eff 11/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance295 pts
Unsafe Driving117 pts
Driver Fitness52 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance31 pts
Other19 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 150 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MS11
TN10
AL8
KY5
LA4
GA3
IN2
FL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.22 | 6.30 | ≈77–84% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.20 | ≈26–33% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.67 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.84 | 7.84 | ≈87–91% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 74% · Seat belt 18% · Following / lane / reckless 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 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 51% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 39% (2 OOS) · Brakes 7%
• 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 51 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Giles County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Giles County, TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 74% · Following / lane / reckless 23% · False log / RODS 3%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 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: 8 inspections, 20 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance7 viol · 35%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×7
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.15).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 20%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.88).
3. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.665).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×7
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | NASHVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/09/2026 | SNEAD, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck24 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOHNNY BARNES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2003-11-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES LUMBER CO INC | 241818 | officer | strong |
| JBVIRTUALVENTURES LLC | 4484528 | officer | strong |
| NGL LOGISTICS | 3707704 | officer | strong |
| A STEP ABOVE LOGISTICS LLC | 3434898 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SOUTHERN OAK TIMBER LLC | 3302613 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/06/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2023)
11/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Spinnaker Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD-84229216
11/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP76975A
11/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0071875001
10/05/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/29/2021)
11/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0001602
12/04/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF662606
11/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF662606
11/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06281202
11/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06281201
10/05/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2011)
04/29/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy PIA06281201
12/09/2010 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06268701
11/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06268701
11/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0623JPLW1230C09PNYG
11/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STU-CL-0010260-0
10/05/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2010)
11/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP25536A
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/1185240.