VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
DELTA TANK LINES LLC
USDOT 1827085 · MC663110 · EIN 26-3611291 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1407 WEST HILL AVENUE, VALDOSTA, GA, 31601
(229) 242-1800 · THOMAS HINTON III
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
69 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
185 / 764
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company — $4M BIPD · policy ISCNN08000000035-00 · eff 09/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance448 pts
Unsafe Driving188 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance125 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Other25 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 98 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 64 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 26 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLIT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
GA110
FL43
SC15
US11
AL5
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.22 | 2.09 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.06 | 1.03 | ≈9–13% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.39 | 0.41 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-03 · 4 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Lowndes County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lowndes County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 73% · Following / lane / reckless 16% · Phone / texting 11%
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 83% · False log / RODS 18%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 25% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 5 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: 24 inspections, 18 violations, 2 OOS, 16 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 44%
393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.60E ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 35 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.795).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
177.817A-HMSP ×2, 172.328D-HMM, 172.202A2-HMSPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.665).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 177.817A-HMSP ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.60E ×2
🎓 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 — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2026 | AUGUSTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/15/2026 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/17/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 12/24/2025 | CAYCE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 10/08/2025 | HINESVILLE, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/23/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer33 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS HINTON III
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
47
Registered since
2008-11-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYNERGY FUEL TRANSPORT LLC | 2279331 | 10 VINs | strong |
| JIM HINTON OIL COMPANY INC | 833639 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISCNN08000000035-00
09/01/2025 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 5501927
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM1800055-101503
10/28/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/01/2019 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 5501927
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4400115
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 9313900
09/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9313900
12/19/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
12/01/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
11/17/2008 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 9313901
11/05/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/1827085.