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Generated Oct 21, 2026
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS INC
USDOT 1369048 · EIN 72-1616479
1220 VERNON ST, NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO, 64116
(816) 241-3334 · MICHAEL CARR
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
117 / 472
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hazardous Materials Compliance142 pts
Unsafe Driving118 pts
Vehicle Maintenance94 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance85 pts
Driver Fitness33 pts
Other17 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 5 | 84 |
| 392.3 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-R | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 15 |
Most inspected states
MO52
MN16
IL14
KS12
IA9
SD4
NE3
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.82 | 2.82 | ≈54–61% (near 60) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.36 | 0.39 | ≈61–68% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.12 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.57 | 0.61 | ≈3–7% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.70 | 0.65 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Other 44% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 25% · Log / ELD device 24%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 44% · Following / lane / reckless 38% · Seat belt 18%
• 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Phelps County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Phelps County, MO 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (1 OOS) · Brakes 30% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15%
• 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 1 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, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 45%
395.24 ×5
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.27).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 36%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.53B-B, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.428).
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 9%
172.202A5-HMSPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×5
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
30 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL CARR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
34
Registered since
2005-05-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 29 carriers
Shares identifiers with 29 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOGAN TRUCK LEASING LLC | 86787 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AMERICAN RESCUE WORKERS OF MD INC | 1719581 | officer | strong |
| AMPHION GROUP LLC | 1317125 | officer | strong |
| CARR HOLDINGS LLC | 8147105 | officer | strong |
| CARRS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3092278 | officer | strong |
| CARRS TRUCKING | 962369 | officer | strong |
| CLC SERVICES INC | 3712905 | officer | strong |
| FIRST UNIFORM INC | 2021361 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AMPHION GROUP LLC (USDOT 1317125, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
08/29/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2023)
05/05/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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