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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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HERITAGE FREIGHT WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 1761429 · MC643891 · EIN 26-2428016 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1215 SYLACAUGA-FAYETTEVILLE HIGHWAY, SYLACAUGA, AL, 35150
(256) 245-2488 · JEFF MCGRADY
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
149 / 150
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
237 / 1223
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0144185001 · eff 03/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance545 pts
Unsafe Driving543 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance151 pts
Other61 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 84 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 63 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 63 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 40 |
Most inspected states
AL119
GA38
MS21
SC18
LA15
TN15
TX3
AR3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.82 | 3.42 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.05 | 0.06 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.14 | 4.41 | ≈51–55% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “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 38% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Seat belt 18%
• 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 34 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cullman County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cullman County, AL 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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 51% · Log / ELD device 34% · False log / RODS 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 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: 16 inspections, 13 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 38%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 41 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 31%
392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLFC
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 41 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.865).
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 23%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.9A-LPL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.105).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 393.55E-B ×2, 395.24 ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | CHILDERSBURG, AL | ✓ | ||
| 04/01/2026 | Lincoln Park, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2026 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/19/2026 | NORTH AUGUSTA, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/08/2026 | SYLACAUGA, AL | 3 | ✓ | |
| 11/30/2025 | BRANDON, MS | ✓ | ||
| 06/09/2025 | RURAL TALLADEGA, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/01/2025 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | ✓ | ||
| 02/14/2025 | HARPERSVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2024 | MONTGOMERY, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 94 vehicles seen in inspections
46 truck46 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
JEFF MCGRADY
Annual mileage
9.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
150
Registered since
2008-04-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TW TRUCKING LLC | 1886191 | 5 VINs | strong |
| HERITAGE LOGISTICS LLC | 2242817 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SOUTH EAST CARRIERS INC | 272134 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MCGRADY INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED | 1590037 | officer | strong |
| INDUSTRIAL SCRAP PROCESSORS INCORPORATED | 1597307 | 2 VINs | medium |
| OWEN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC | 112604 | 2 VINs | medium |
| VENTURE EXPRESS INC | 192068 | 2 VINs | medium |
| WELLBORN CABINET INC | 42016 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MCGRADY INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED (USDOT 1590037, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
03/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.1M mi reported (2024)
03/01/2020 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0144185001
03/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883303 01
02/03/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2020)
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17828A
07/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881478 02
06/04/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2015)
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881478 01
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP87478A
07/16/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 4522424 US
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 4522424 US
06/20/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2011)
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP55850A
07/07/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/15/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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