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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC
USDOT 1286282 · MC568814 · EIN 10794109 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3232 ENTERPRISE AVE, JOPLIN, MO, 64801
(417) 623-2222 · ADAM PUCKETT
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
66 / 81
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 516
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-FB8759 · eff 10/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance384 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance74 pts
Unsafe Driving57 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Other16 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 52 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 20 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
MO26
KS14
OK11
AR8
IA6
NE3
IL3
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.86 | 0.76 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.51 | 0.54 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.26 | 6.26 | ≈76–80% (over 75) | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.59 | 0.59 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 57% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% (4 OOS) · Wheels / rims 11% (4 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Newton County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Newton County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 65% · Speeding 14% · Seat belt 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 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 46% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Hours exceeded 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 22 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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 20 violations, 6 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance16 viol · 6 OOS · 80%
396.5B-HWSL ×3, 393.47A-BCFSBD ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.695).
2. Other2 viol · 10%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 5%
395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.383).
Repeat offenders: 396.5B-HWSL ×3, 393.47A-BCFSBD ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | CLAYCOMO, MO | ✓ | ||
| 03/15/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 01/09/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/12/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2025 | FORT SMITH, AR | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/19/2025 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | 1 |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
32 truck27 trailer10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ADAM PUCKETT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
69
Registered since
2004-09-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUCKETT TRANSPORT LLC | 3600284 | officer | strong |
| UNFI TRANSPORT LLC | 179097 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2025)
11/08/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 3100444216
10/15/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FB8759
10/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 3100444216
10/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2025)
10/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3L410921
10/15/2018 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 60455625
12/05/2014 — Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 602464098
01/08/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/24/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/06/2013)
05/24/2006 — Insurance filed — Farmers Texas County Mutual
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 602464098
09/16/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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