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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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SDR TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1458152 · MC529139 · EIN 20-2942860 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5600 UNIVERSAL DRIVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38118
(901) 794-6500 · SHANNON HORVATH
54
High risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 10.4% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
70 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 375
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Cherokee Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CA260059 · eff 02/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance216 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance90 pts
Unsafe Driving64 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 | |
| 396.5A-HNL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
AR22
TX8
TN5
MI4
MS3
LA2
OH1
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.07 | 0.94 | ≈10–17% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.95 | 1.04 | ≈70–77% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.08 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.03 | 0.00 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.34 | 5.57 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 39% (2 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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 Crittenden County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crittenden County, AR 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 33% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Speeding 25%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 51% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% · Wheels / rims 13% (7 OOS)
• 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 40 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 392.22B-DFPWD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.005).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
395.3A2-HOSPDIT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.712).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.22A-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.803).
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 05/30/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 3 | ✓ | |
| 01/11/2025 | PERRYSBURG (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 76 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer27 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SHANNON HORVATH
Recordable crash rate
0.31 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
2006-01-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 26 carriers
Shares identifiers with 26 carriers (25 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARPERS HOT SHOT TRUCKING LLC | 1958628 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AMERICAN FAMILY TRUCKING INC | 3261913 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JSM EXPRESS INC | 3111216 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LILMAN EXPRESS LLC | 4221857 | 2 VINs | medium |
| S & L TRUCKING LLC | 2176302 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SMN CARRIERS INC | 3387419 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SDR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2234573 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260059
02/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250053
02/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240028
01/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2024)
02/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230044
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220040
02/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210039
02/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA200041
02/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA190045
02/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180042
01/16/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-8180A696-TIL-11
02/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA160040
02/12/2016 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA060045
02/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA060045
01/19/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/27/2016)
01/19/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/27/2016)
01/13/2011 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC060032
01/31/2006 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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