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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SMOKE HOUSE LUMBER CO INC
USDOT 1206449 · EIN 30420277
2711 HWY 58 S, WARRENTON, NC, 27589
(252) 257-3303 · GARY WARREN GRIFFIN
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 185
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance144 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Other12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
NC25
SC6
VA3
GA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.90 | 4.64 | ≈52–59% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.18 | 7.73 | ≈68–72% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 70% · Speeding 30%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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 39% (1 OOS) · Brakes 33% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 11%
• 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 34 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: 2 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 83%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.385).
2. Other1 viol · 17%
393.60C
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 | WARRENTON, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
15 trailer11 truck7 other
Company profile
Officer
GARY WARREN GRIFFIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2004-02-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1295 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1295 carriers (1295 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
02/02/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT 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/1206449.