VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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A 1 LITTLE JOHN INC
USDOT 1338043 · EIN 75-2926586
2750 FM 406, DENISON, TX, 75020
(903) 786-9549 · JAMES DANIEL COPELAND
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10.7% — above the 6.7% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
40 / 48
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 66
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance50 pts
Other23 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 22 | |
| 393.78 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 7 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 391.49J-MDP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.81 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.11N | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
TX25
OK4
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.37 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.29 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.09 | 2.00 | ≈21–25% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-06. “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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Johnson County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Johnson County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 68% · Windshield / glass / mirrors 14% · Brakes 8%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 15 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: 7 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 71%
393.60C ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 14%
393.11A1-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.568).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 14%
391.41A-MCPC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
Repeat offenders: 393.60C ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ||
| 11/15/2025 | CELINA, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/24/2025 | FORT WORTH, TX | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle3 truck1 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES DANIEL COPELAND
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
2005-02-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
02/25/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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