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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CAUDILL HILL VENTURES LLC
USDOT 2050587 · EIN 27-2557671
19226 LEE HIGHWAY, ABINGDON, VA, 24212
(276) 628-5126 · CHARLES MEADE
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
13 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 87
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving72 pts
Vehicle Maintenance12 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2RG | Not in SMS | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2FT | Not in SMS | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
KY17
NC8
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.87 | 1.66 | ≈38–45% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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 KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 35% · Speeding 28% · Phone / texting 28%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Inspection / repair / DVIR violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Inspection / repair / DVIR 100%
• Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
• Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
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, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | PARIS, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES MEADE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2010-06-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC | 2931455 | officer | strong |
| MEADE EQUIPMENT LLC | 2627992 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
06/29/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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