VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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NEWT BROWN CONTRACTOR LLC
USDOT 182878 · MC314960 · EIN 72-0771295 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5626 HWY 528, MINDEN, LA, 71055-9804
(318) 377-8720 · JAMES STARKEY
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
44 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 159
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 5099404071 · eff 04/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance124 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
LA19
AR4
TX1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.27 | 0.16 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.38 | 0.41 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.58 | 5.58 | ≈61–65% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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 LA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from LA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (1 OOS) · Brakes 19% (2 OOS) · Tires 16% (1 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 29 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: 4 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.185).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 34 vehicles seen in inspections
14 trailer12 truck7 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES STARKEY
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYPRESS BRAKE LOGISTICS LLC | 3647469 | officer, email | strong |
| EDMONDSON WATER SUPPLY | 1090748 | strong | |
| GULF STATES SERVICES INC | 1327731 | strong | |
| STARKEY HEAVY HAULING LLC | 1223482 | officer | strong |
| TAYLORMADE LOGISTICS LLC | 3731705 | officer | strong |
| TELEC POWER WASH INC | 3086219 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5099404071
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
11/06/2023 — Insurance name changed — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
10/02/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2023)
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
04/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
04/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
05/11/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
BIPD/Primary · policy 5099404071
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IERD-01000773-00
05/09/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3011100561
04/12/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2013)
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3011100561
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3011100561
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3011100561
04/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3011100561
05/12/2009 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy DT-810-528D763A-TIL-03
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/182878.