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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BAK FOODS LLC
USDOT 1781470 · EIN 27-1447125
150 SELIG DRIVE SW, ATLANTA, GA, 30336
(404) 505-9950 · STEPHEN SMITH
61
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 18% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
56 / 844
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate18% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving356 pts
Vehicle Maintenance219 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance182 pts
Driver Fitness58 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Other30 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 90 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 80 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 56 | |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
GA27
SC7
TN5
MS4
NC4
FL3
VA2
MD2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.78 | 5.91 | ≈88–95% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.74 | 1.81 | ≈86–93% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.49 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈29–36% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.09 | 5.38 | ≈64–68% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Phone / texting 48% · Seat belt 22% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 46% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 45% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 6%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Fulton County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fulton County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 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 13 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: 7 inspections, 26 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other11 viol · 42%
395.8A ×8, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 31%
393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.818).
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLCP ×3, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.335).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A ×8, 392.2-SLLCP ×3
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Rural Talladega, AL | ✓ | ||
| 02/24/2025 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN SMITH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2008-06-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 55 carriers
Shares identifiers with 55 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI GRO MARKETING INC | 734188 | officer | strong |
| AP HAUL'N LLC | 4347772 | officer | strong |
| ATM SERVICES GROUP LLC | 2126023 | officer | strong |
| AWRS OF NEW HAVEN INC | 2100143 | officer | strong |
| BAD ASS BARN BUILDERS LLC | 3779913 | officer | strong |
| BONEHEAD MUSIC INC | 2928624 | officer | strong |
| COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC | 3040347 | officer | strong |
| DASTNA TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 3260946 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: STEPHEN SMITH (USDOT 1539789, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
05/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
08/22/2019 — Out-of-service order rescinded
08/20/2019 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
06/11/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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