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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST
USDOT 121384 · MC383939 · EIN 63-0813092
4511 HELTON DR, FLORENCE, AL, 35630-6239
(256) 764-6131 · THOMAS GLASGOW
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
299 / 130
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 260
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hazardous Materials Compliance87 pts
Unsafe Driving68 pts
Vehicle Maintenance66 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 172.516C1-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 10 |
Most inspected states
SC14
MI7
FL4
PA4
NC3
KY3
GA3
IA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.80 | 0.80 | ≈6–10% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.84 | 0.84 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cedar County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cedar County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 35% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Phone / texting 29%
• 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 4 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 100%
• 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 61% (2 OOS) · Brakes 27% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 9%
• 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 4 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: 17 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.6).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 17%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.15).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.173).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | LEXINGTON, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/25/2025 | MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2025 | DEARBORN, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
57 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS GLASGOW
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
130
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 68 carriers
Shares identifiers with 68 carriers (66 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC - NORTHWEST | 13086 | email, phone | strong |
| QUALITY GREENHOUSES & PERENNIAL FARM INC | 518287 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STANLEY STEPHENS CO INC | 549097 | 2 VINs | medium |
| UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC | 1310845 | 2 VINs | medium |
| WHITE HOLDINGS TRUCKING LLC | 2638123 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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