VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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BUILDER SPECIALTIES LLC
USDOT 1258669 · EIN 20-3904705
6340 BEST FRIEND ROAD, NORCROSS, GA, 30071
(770) 255-1400 · L.C. NEWKIRK
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 21.7% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
30 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 227
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate21.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Vehicle Maintenance54 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol48 pts
Driver Fitness27 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
GA21
AL1
US1
FL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.07 | 3.07 | ≈66–73% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.69 | 0.71 | ≈80–84% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1.02 | 1.05 | ≈57–64% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.60 | 3.60 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “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 · high impact
Seat belt 57% · Following / lane / reckless 26% · Speeding 17%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 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 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (4 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 3 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.302).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLIRP, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.518).
🎓 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 — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2024 | STONECREST, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
L.C. NEWKIRK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2004-06-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD SUPPLY INC | 88111 | 5 VINs | strong |
| STAR AND BEE DISTRIBUTOR INC | 1758725 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
06/16/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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