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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TARTER LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 1668237 · MC613254 · EIN 82-4227990 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10739 S US 127, DUNNVILLE, KY, 42528
(606) 305-9542 · DAVID WATERS
49
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 35.7% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
46 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
99 / 975
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 73640794 · eff 04/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance506 pts
Unsafe Driving409 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance60 pts
Other21 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 170 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 108 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 77 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 36 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.110B2II-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 25 |
Most inspected states
KY11
TN7
CA7
IN7
UT7
TX4
MI4
WA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.13 | 9.21 | ≈93–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.35 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.85 | 4.90 | ≈61–65% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 62% · Following / lane / reckless 20% · Seat belt 15%
• 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 29 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% · False log / RODS 23% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 49% (8 OOS) · Load securement 15% (6 OOS) · Brakes 13%
• 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 33 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: 22 inspections, 20 violations, 3 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 3 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.100B-C
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.637).
2. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 35%
392.2-SLLS2 ×4, 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.848).
3. Other3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLED ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×4, 392.2-SLLED ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | EMERSON, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/20/2025 | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2025 | Jasper, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
42 trailer33 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DAVID WATERS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
2007-07-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 32 carriers
Shares identifiers with 32 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH SALES INC | 490176 | 5 VINs | strong |
| 2403778358DAVID WATERS | 1220726 | officer | strong |
| AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS LLC | 2099787 | officer | strong |
| D MAX'S HAULING LLC | 2003613 | officer | strong |
| DAVES TREE SERVICE | 3599917 | officer | strong |
| DAVID WATERS | 1043214 | officer | strong |
| DAVID WATERS | 1564753 | officer | strong |
| DAVID WATERS | 1927468 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: 2403778358DAVID WATERS (USDOT 1220726, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
07/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
05/30/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21536D
05/03/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2024)
04/01/2024 — Insurance filed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 73640794
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21536D
03/26/2018 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21536D
02/21/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/16/2018)
02/15/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21536D
08/10/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/19/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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