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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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SHERIDAN LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1826669 · MC662705 · EIN 26-3651692 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12050 COVERED BRIDGE ROAD, BROOKWOOD, AL, 35444
(205) 750-2227 · RICHARD FARMER
47
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 42.9% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
51 / 51
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
47 / 307
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT19869A · eff 04/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance253 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance41 pts
Other29 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 58 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.95A3 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 172.202B-HMSPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NM7
AR4
IN4
TX4
AZ4
AL3
NC2
LA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.29 | 0.26 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.37 | 6.52 | ≈77–81% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.28 | 0.29 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-10. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (2 OOS) · Tires 24% (4 OOS) · Brakes 21% (6 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 42 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 Hudspeth County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hudspeth County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 59% · False log / RODS 39% (1 OOS) · Other 2%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 1 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.778).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ||
| 11/25/2024 | AZ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
39 trailer28 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD FARMER
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
51
Registered since
2008-11-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEYENNE DISTRIBUTION INC | 1206276 | 5 VINs | strong |
| ALAN FARMER TRUCKING INC | 589063 | 3 VINs | strong |
| NOEL FARMER | 1766093 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD FARMER | 3164007 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD FARMER | 2413381 | officer | strong |
| SHERIDAN TRANSPORTATION INC | 1223858 | officer | strong |
| SHERIDAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC | 774280 | officer, email | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SHERIDAN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1223858, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
10/15/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2023)
04/01/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT19869A
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00004103
01/20/2024 — Insurance cancelled — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00004103
12/26/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2024)
12/26/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2024)
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00004103
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00004101
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00004100
04/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 394011001
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08440902
04/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08440901
04/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2015MCA00105
03/07/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2016)
03/07/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2016)
04/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00105
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2013MCA00105
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2012MCA00107
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