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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KENTUCKY OIL & REFINING CO INC
USDOT 139925 · MC969528 · EIN 61-0517482 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
156 KENTUCKY OIL VLG, BETSY LAYNE, KY, 41605
(606) 478-9501 · DAVID TOMLINSON
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
214 / 848
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Inactive
Broker
Inactive
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 1956120 · eff 02/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance702 pts
Unsafe Driving61 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance61 pts
Other39 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance9 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 220 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 54 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
KY107
TN79
WV21
OH2
VA2
PA1
IL1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.67 | 0.68 | ≈16–23% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.57 | 2.57 | ≈35–39% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 5 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Knox County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Knox County, TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 69% · Phone / texting 16% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (6 OOS) · Tires 32% (12 OOS) · Brakes 25% (8 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 23 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: 31 inspections, 25 violations, 6 OOS, 20 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 5 OOS · 52%
393.53B-B ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2
✓ 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
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.927).
2. Other7 viol · 28%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ 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 Compliance3 viol · 12%
395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22H3-ELDMF
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 41 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.015).
Repeat offenders: 393.53B-B ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/26/2024 | FARRAGUT, TN | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
21 truck20 trailer9 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID TOMLINSON
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
43
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT LEASING INC | 332574 | 9 VINs | strong |
| AMERIGROW RECYCLING DELRAY CTD PTNSHP | 821633 | officer | strong |
| GRIFFITH FARMS | 2671914 | officer | strong |
| UNIVERSAL TOTAL LUBRICANTS INC | 3154468 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/22/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5069241099
02/23/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2026)
02/15/2026 — Insurance filed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1956120
10/15/2025 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00020003
09/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00020003
04/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
04/08/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM1800055-101477
10/04/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P100385-00
09/05/2019 — Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU010680-00
09/05/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EXAGD000249917
05/20/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2122790
09/05/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU007149-01
08/11/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU007149-01
08/09/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/05/2017)
08/09/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/05/2017)
07/27/2017 — Insurance replaced — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU007149-01
07/17/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2017)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/139925.