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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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USDOT 121018 · MC97275 · EIN 54-0492941 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3901 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23230
(804) 353-1900 · KELLY SAMUEL
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High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file8 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
9805 / 8821
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 12219
Crashes (24 mo)
500 · 8 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance8139 pts
Unsafe Driving2805 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance1148 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance415 pts
Other298 pts
Driver Fitness157 pts
Not in SMS14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 31 | 860 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 749 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 550 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 452 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 420 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 14 | 14 | 420 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 416 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 | 324 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 16 | 282 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 240 |
Most inspected states
TN121
TX113
NC100
MO88
PA80
GA77
MD62
IL62
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.59 | 0.59 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈42–46% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.89 | 2.88 | ≈57–61% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.48 | 0.46 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 40 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 31% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Speeding 28%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 7 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 73% · Other 16% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 11%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 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 30 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (53 OOS) · Tires 28% (73 OOS) · Brakes 26% (39 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 37 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: 591 inspections, 483 violations, 83 OOS, 344 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance233 viol · 81 OOS · 48%
393.75A3-TAOL ×16, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×15, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×9
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 273 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.168).
2. Other100 viol · 5 OOS · 21%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×16, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×13, 393.47E ×10
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving71 viol · 15%
392.16-D ×20, 392.2-SLLLR ×12, 392.2-SLLTCD ×9
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 452 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.443).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×34, 392.16-D ×20, 393.75A3-TAOL ×16, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×16, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×15, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×13, 392.2-SLLLR ×12, 393.47E ×10
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Crash record — 500 in 24 months · 8 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | SHIPPEN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 09/02/2026 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/31/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 08/28/2026 | GOOD HOPE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/28/2026 | BRINKLEY, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/26/2026 | BERLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2026 | LA GRANGE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 08/16/2026 | MERRILLVILLE, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 125 vehicles seen in inspections
66 trailer46 truck13 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KELLY SAMUEL
Annual mileage
620.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8753
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 50 carriers
Shares identifiers with 50 carriers (47 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | 7 VINs | strong |
| G I TRUCKING COMPANY | 20293 | 5 VINs | strong |
| KELLY SAMUEL | 2140406 | officer | strong |
| BDJ TRUCKING COMPANY | 1331321 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
620.7M mi reported (2024)
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
BIPD · policy LPM9428161
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-102582-9
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-101887-2
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-101387-7
05/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 2991889
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 7742246
12/20/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 8706P756
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 1921950
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 3434145
05/06/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5260882
05/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5260882
04/25/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2016)
04/25/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2016)
04/23/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 5260882
03/28/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/07/2016)
03/28/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/07/2016)
05/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4584359
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