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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SALEM LEASING CORPORATION
USDOT 181069 · MC586315 · EIN 56-6028296
175 CHARLOIS BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103-1521
(336) 768-6800 · JERRY WADDELL
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4037 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 160
Crashes (24 mo)
8 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance78 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Other10 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.48A-BIAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 395.8A-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 392.8-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NC30
GA6
SC5
TX3
KY1
IN1
AZ1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.29 | 0.29 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.36 | 2.36 | ≈25–29% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 new since the Sep 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
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 SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 46% (1 OOS) · Tires 38% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 8%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 18 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: 14 inspections, 10 violations, 4 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.48A-BIAD ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.8-D
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.77).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
390.21TB2-DOT, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLCP
✓ 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 0.008).
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BIAD ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | DUNN, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/13/2026 | GASTONIA, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/28/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/29/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/15/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | ✓ | ||
| 09/03/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2024 | ROCKINGHAM, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/30/2024 | COOLEEMEE, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
43 truck18 trailer9 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JERRY WADDELL
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 44 carriers
Shares identifiers with 44 carriers (42 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM CARRIERS INC | 229354 | 21 VINs | strong |
| SNIDER TIRE INC | 223836 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PRATT LOGISTICS LLC | 305173 | 3 VINs | strong |
| WADDELL CONTRUCTION INC | 1501360 | officer | strong |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC | 3421327 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PTG LOGISTICS LLC | 611601 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STAR FOOD PRODUCTS INC | 385571 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USL LOGISTICS LLC | 1983626 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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