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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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AUTO CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1674294 · MC615349 · EIN 20-5832321 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
HWY 168 BUILDING 95, HORTON, AL, 35980
(256) 593-0790 · SAMUEL SMITH
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
4 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
3 / 11
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CA985395060 · eff 07/08/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Vehicle Maintenance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
GA2
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.71 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2024-12-20. “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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Inspection / repair / DVIR violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Inspection / repair / DVIR 100%
• Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
• Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | RURAL CALHOUN, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 5 vehicles seen in inspections
4 incomplete vehicle1 truck
Company profile
Officer
SAMUEL SMITH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2007-08-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 23 carriers
Shares identifiers with 23 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 KINGS TRANSPORT LLC | 3078435 | officer | strong |
| BELMONT TRUCKING INC | 3692529 | officer | strong |
| CLEAR FUEL LLC | 3419040 | officer | strong |
| COWPOKE TRANSPORT LLC | 4157862 | officer | strong |
| DELIVER US TRANSPORT LLC | 3802415 | officer | strong |
| MERCENARY TRANSPORTS LLC | 3604644 | officer | strong |
| PO-BOY'S SERVICES | 2137495 | officer | strong |
| S & S TRUCKING LLC | 2355725 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SAMUEL J SMITH (USDOT 1346924, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
09/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2026)
07/08/2026 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA985395060
08/16/2024 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP426083
08/16/2023 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP320976
08/18/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP215229
08/16/2022 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP215229
07/22/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/11/2022)
08/16/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP111070
07/20/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2021)
08/16/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP006986
07/20/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/14/2020)
08/16/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP903390
07/22/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2019)
10/31/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/11/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3889141
11/22/2016 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3889141
10/26/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2016)
08/16/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08204501
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/1674294.