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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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R & D BROTHERS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2151312 · MC776368 · EIN 36-4698266 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4168 CLARKS VALLEY RD, SWORDS CREEK, VA, 24649
(276) 701-2429 · REX ALLEN SMITH
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 69
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA3745325 · eff 06/26/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance52 pts
Other17 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16B-CPASS | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.81-H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
WV22
VA3
KY2
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 1.16 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.49 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.85 | 1.93 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Mahoning County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mahoning County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 52% (1 OOS) · Tires 35% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 8%
• 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.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 83%
392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 17%
393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.388).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Not Reported, WV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/25/2024 | ELK PARK, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
11 truck8 trailer4 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
REX ALLEN SMITH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2011-05-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJS & SONS INC | 892123 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
| R&A TRUCKING LLC | 1831413 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RJS & SONS INC (USDOT 892123, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
06/27/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/26/2017 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA3745325
05/23/2015 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0056276
05/23/2014 — Insurance replaced — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9622850
05/07/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/12/2015)
05/09/2011 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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