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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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WALKER & SON TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1848757 · MC669526 · EIN 71-0816912 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
206 WALKER STREET, MCGEHEE, AR, 71654
(870) 222-6819 · JOSEPH WALKER
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 66.7% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 27.3% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
11 / 227
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CT7017341915 · eff 09/08/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate66.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate27.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance271 pts
Other31 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance20 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1-AR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TX6
MS2
AR2
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.35 | 1.43 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20.62 | 20.62 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-30. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 100% (3 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (5 OOS) · Brakes 20% (4 OOS) · Tires 15% (4 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 14 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
Unsafe Driving 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: 1 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other2 viol · 67%
393.205C, 393.95F
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 15.465).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 9 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH WALKER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2009-01-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE KNOW DO LOGISTICS LLC | 4512014 | officer | strong |
| BLUE DOT TRUCKING LLC | 3717402 | officer | strong |
| BLUE RIBBON LOGISTICS INC | 4112928 | officer | strong |
| D & F TRANSPORTATION INC | 4339266 | officer | strong |
| INTERSTATE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 3401672 | officer | strong |
| J WALKER LOGISTICS LLC | 4070866 | officer | strong |
| J WALKER TRUCKING | 1036030 | officer | strong |
| J6 LOGISTICS LLC | 4516036 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOSEPH WALKER (USDOT 176363, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
10/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA998966945
10/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7017341915
09/08/2025 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT7017341915
09/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7017341915
09/06/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA998966945
06/19/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5111010612
06/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
06/19/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA6224403
06/19/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS065312
05/23/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2017)
06/19/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS051228
05/23/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2016)
06/19/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS051228
06/19/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS033626
05/26/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2015)
07/03/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/10/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA05923300
05/06/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA05923300
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