VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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MIDLANDS CUSTOM APPLICATORS LLC
USDOT 1540240 · EIN 20-3802237
7005 HIGHWAY 271, FORT SMITH, AR, 72908
(803) 582-8960 · GREG CHANDLER
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
157 / 80
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
53 / 314
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance193 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance87 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Other8 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 177.801-HMHCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 18 | |
| 177.834J1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 177.834J2-HMBP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
GA23
MS12
MD5
SC5
AL2
NC2
VA2
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.15 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.32 | 2.11 | ≈24–28% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.99 | 1.04 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 1 new since the Oct 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 Aiken County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Aiken County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 36% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (1 OOS) · Tires 17%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
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: 6 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.9A-HLLH, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.48A-BMBCAD
✓ 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 1.74).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
177.801-LEAK, 393.47E, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2025 | GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
40 incomplete vehicle4 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
GREG CHANDLER
Recordable crash rate
6.78 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
80
Registered since
2006-08-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER BIRDS LLC | 3128545 | officer | strong |
| CHANDLER TRUCKING LLC | 4288782 | officer | strong |
| GREG CHANDLER | 2648288 | officer | strong |
| GREG CHANDLER'S FRAME & BODY LLC | 1253225 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GREG CHANDLER'S FRAME & BODY LLC (USDOT 1253225, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
06/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2026)
08/09/2006 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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