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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC
USDOT 1186285 · EIN 57-1092317
377 RUBIN CENTER DR STE 119, FORT MILL, SC, 29708
(803) 396-8693 · ALLISON NORRIS
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.4% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 15.6% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
145 / 132
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 275
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate15.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance200 pts
Driver Fitness54 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Other12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 88 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 391.41A-F | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.43 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NC22
SC7
GA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.30 | ≈8–15% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.48 | 1.35 | ≈98–100% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.06 | 5.32 | ≈55–59% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 2 new since the Sep 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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 Bulloch County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Bulloch County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 4 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.795).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.11).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS1
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×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 — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2025 | SUMMERVILLE, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer11 incomplete vehicle4 truck
Company profile
Officer
ALLISON NORRIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2003-11-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
09/09/2005 — Out-of-service order rescinded
06/23/2004 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
11/13/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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