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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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MRC TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1396794 · MC530665 · EIN 45-4421247 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
131 HESTER LANE, TAZEWELL, TN, 37879
(423) 626-6050 · BLAKE M DEBUSK
51
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 73.7% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 335
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — $1M BIPD · policy 044-06-1868 · eff 02/28/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate73.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance215 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance100 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other15 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 30 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
KY16
TN11
NC3
WV2
IN1
OH1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.36 | 0.73 | ≈13–20% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.36 | 1.45 | ≈81–88% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.67 | 8.99 | ≈86–90% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “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 42% · Log / ELD device 30% · Hours exceeded 28%
• 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.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 56% (5 OOS) · Tires 33% (4 OOS) · Coupling / fifth wheel 5% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 50 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 KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 55% · Following / lane / reckless 45%
• 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 10 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: 4 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 33%
395.8E1PC
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.02).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.02).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLED
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2026 | WAYNESVILLE, NC | 5 | ✓ | |
| 04/28/2025 | FARRAGUT, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
BLAKE M DEBUSK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2005-07-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1297 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1297 carriers (1295 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN MACHINE & MINE REPAIR | 1153592 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: APPALACHIAN MACHINE & MINE REPAIR (USDOT 1153592, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
05/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
02/28/2026 — Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 044-06-1868
02/28/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 044-06-1868
02/02/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)
02/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011388
03/27/2022 — Insurance cancelled — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MPP1023011
02/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MPP1023011
02/28/2021 — Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MPP1023011
02/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3E245084
02/01/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2018)
02/28/2014 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 8468619
02/28/2013 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 8468619
04/02/2012 — Insurance name changed — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7889535
02/29/2012 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7889535
02/27/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2012)
03/30/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/31/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN514887
07/26/2006 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary · policy 74TRN293094
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