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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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POWERHOUSE RECYCLING INC
USDOT 1939714 · EIN 90-0496964
220 RYAN PATRICK DRIVE, SALISBURY, NC, 28147
(704) 322-3093 · BRETT HENDERSON
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 198
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance113 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance56 pts
Unsafe Driving29 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 12 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.71A-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.71B-MC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
NC28
SC13
VA9
KY6
TN2
WV2
CT1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.26 | 1.02 | ≈28–35% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.44 | 0.41 | ≈46–53% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.79 | 1.79 | ≈17–21% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 1 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 Kanawha County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kanawha County, WV to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 69% · Following / lane / reckless 31%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 16 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 63% · False log / RODS 38% (1 OOS)
• 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 22 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 44% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% · Emergency equipment 9%
• 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 11 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: 7 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 71%
390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLEWG1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.33).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 14%
393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.343).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle14 trailer5 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRETT HENDERSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
2009-09-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ERA BUILDING SYSTEMS INC | 969536 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: NEW ERA BUILDING SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 969536, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
04/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
09/17/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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