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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE INC
USDOT 215501 · MC160261 · EIN 61-0665298 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6301 GEIL LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219
(502) 810-9979 · DONALD FARRIS JR
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 34.5% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
94 / 85
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 406
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy A0278293001 · eff 06/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance217 pts
Unsafe Driving127 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance37 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Other15 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
KY24
OH14
IN11
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.23 | 1.23 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.36 | 0.36 | ≈40–47% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.62 | 4.62 | ≈57–61% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.31 | 0.31 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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 Madison County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Madison County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 39% · Speeding 39% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 95% · Log / ELD device 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 49% (5 OOS) · Tires 36% (4 OOS) · Brakes 10%
• 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 39 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, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 50%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.923).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.465).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 25%
395.3A1-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.27).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/12/2025 | FLORENCE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 04/10/2025 | COLUMBUS, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/30/2024 | LOUISVILLE, KY | 1 | ||
| 10/07/2024 | COVINGTON, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 95 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer42 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DONALD FARRIS JR
Annual mileage
3.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
85
Registered since
1982-06-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFELINE TRANSPORTATION INC | 471777 | 2 VINs | medium |
| KENTUCKY CONTAINER SERVICE TERMINALS LLC | 1966630 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy F325447
10/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.2M mi reported (2024)
06/16/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 5464370
06/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0278293001
06/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Sentry Select Insurance Company
policy A0278293001
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601076
03/27/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 5464370
07/04/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-K57585
06/17/2023 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 5464370
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-K57585
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy NONE
02/05/2010 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-K57585
06/04/2008 — Insurance filed — MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MAX5IM0001892
06/04/2008 — Insurance ended — MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
policy MAX5IM0001892
06/04/2008 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-5633B956-TIL-05
02/05/2008 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICTN0001010
02/05/2007 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750961-1505-051
06/04/2005 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 662-46-38
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/215501.