VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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MIDSOUTH STEEL INC
USDOT 1215073 · MC1534706 · EIN 46-1578068 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4301 ROOSEVELT HWY, ATLANTA, GA, 30349
(770) 465-3455 · JUSTIN ADAMS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 42.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 290
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 4R048711 · eff 03/29/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance162 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance96 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 49 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
GA8
TN6
FL3
AL2
SC2
TX1
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.57 | 4.86 | ≈57–64% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.09 | 2.07 | ≈90–97% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.30 | 6.99 | ≈76–80% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-07-14. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 58% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Log / ELD device 13%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Tires 40% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22% · Load securement 17% (4 OOS)
• 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 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 38% · Seat belt 36% · Following / lane / reckless 26%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 29 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.
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
12 trailer6 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JUSTIN ADAMS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2004-02-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMS ADVANCE AUTO SALES LLC | 3608691 | officer | strong |
| ILLIANA'S BEST ONE TIRE & SERVICE | 2403324 | officer | strong |
| J ADAMS TRUCKING | 4386186 | officer | strong |
| JLW LOGISTICS LLC | 4194024 | officer | strong |
| JP ADAMS ENTERPRISES | 2965786 | officer | strong |
| JUSTIN ADAMS | 1999119 | officer | strong |
| JUSTIN L ADAMS | 3719757 | officer | strong |
| POWER DRIVE SUPPLY LLC | 2323011 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/24/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2023)
05/03/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/29/2023 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4R048711
02/25/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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