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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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INGLES MARKETS INC
USDOT 157855 · MC739543 · EIN 56-0846267 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2913 US 70, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC, 28711
(828) 669-2941 · JIM LANNING
85
Low risk
Risk factors
14 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
136 / 221
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
290 / 293
Crashes (24 mo)
14
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION — $3M BIPD · policy CA6675785 · eff 09/30/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving152 pts
Vehicle Maintenance122 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 25 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
NC231
SC27
GA18
TN14
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.39 | 1.35 | ≈16–23% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.81 | 1.84 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 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 Franklin County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Franklin County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · Phone / texting 26% · Other 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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 44% (2 OOS) · Brakes 26% (2 OOS) · Tires 25% (1 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 11 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: 20 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 18 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LSLI
✓ 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 1.358).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 14 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | SYLVA, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/30/2026 | CONYERS, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/29/2025 | BRYSON CITY, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/03/2025 | COLUMBIA, SC | ✓ | ||
| 07/23/2025 | GREENVILLE, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/25/2025 | ASHEVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 04/15/2025 | FOUNTAIN INN, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/03/2025 | CROSS HILL, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/03/2025 | CROSS HILL, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/13/2025 | GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 99 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer43 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JIM LANNING
Annual mileage
12.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
213
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC | 48104 | 8 VINs | strong |
| LAND O SKY LLC | 2309316 | 7 VINs | strong |
| 1989 GMC 7000 | 1808012 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
12.0M mi reported (2024)
09/30/2020 — Insurance filed — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA6675785
09/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CAS4047111
12/13/2017 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-6472X801-TIL-11
09/30/2012 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2JCAP449J4450
05/24/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/24/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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