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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FREIGHT ZONE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1974786 · MC698542 · EIN 27-1461446 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3358 HWY 20 WEST, DECATUR, AL, 35601
(256) 580-3094 · ANGIE SMITH
50
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.1% — above the 22% national average9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
52 / 51
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
127 / 834
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0006508001 · eff 06/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance609 pts
Unsafe Driving141 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance77 pts
Other29 pts
Driver Fitness7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 180 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 |
Most inspected states
TN30
MS11
AL9
SD7
TX6
MO5
KY5
OR4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.47 | 3.42 | ≈52–59% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.32 | 0.33 | ≈56–63% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.53 | 5.63 | ≈68–72% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 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
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 Box Elder County, UT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Box Elder County, UT 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 59% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Phone / texting 7%
• 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 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 62% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 25% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• 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.
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 42% (13 OOS) · Brakes 27% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (2 OOS)
• 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 38 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: 16 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.148).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 30%
395.24 ×2, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.24).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.603).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2026 | PERRYVILLE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 10/26/2025 | RURAL ST. CLAIR, AL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/03/2025 | YOUNGSVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 07/15/2025 | DECATUR, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2025 | LEXINGTON, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/10/2025 | ROCK HILL, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/10/2024 | AUGUSTA, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/17/2024 | TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 78 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer21 truck14 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ANGIE SMITH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
2009-12-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER SHANE JACKSON | 3648302 | 3 VINs | strong |
| JEREMIAH SMITH | 2348500 | officer | strong |
| LEFTOVERS INC | 1677430 | officer | strong |
| TST INC | 1186589 | officer | strong |
| ARBITRAGE LOGISTICS LLC | 4513360 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TST INC (USDOT 1186589, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
04/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
06/01/2020 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0006508001
06/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883282 01
05/05/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2020)
06/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP04496A
05/06/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2019)
05/26/2013 — Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-3-0002-02
05/23/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy GIC 01-0900-00201
04/29/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2013)
05/26/2012 — Insurance replaced — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-3-0002
05/26/2011 — Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 01-1900-00201
04/29/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2011)
09/11/2010 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT2008001901092003
08/15/2010 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT2008001901092003
08/15/2010 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C63083
08/05/2010 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT2008001901092003
07/29/2010 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C63083
07/09/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2010)
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/1974786.