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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FRENCH TRUCKING INC
USDOT 215867 · MC203893 · EIN 62-1328906 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
160 BUD CROCKETT DRIVE, LEXINGTON, TN, 38351
(731) 968-5391 · VICKIE FRENCH
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 33% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
82 / 66
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
234 / 1605
Crashes (24 mo)
9 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA250124 · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance901 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance357 pts
Unsafe Driving319 pts
Other58 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 230 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 91 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 77 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 64 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 60 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 52 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 48 |
Most inspected states
TN57
SD32
WA19
MT15
AR10
KY9
ID8
MO8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.88 | 4.02 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.66 | 0.68 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.09 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.30 | 5.17 | ≈66–70% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 56% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Other 10%
• 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 46 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% (4 OOS) · False log / RODS 36% · Log / ELD device 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
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 41% (14 OOS) · Brakes 35% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12% (5 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 42 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: 35 inspections, 42 violations, 8 OOS, 16 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 5 OOS · 52%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.975).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance10 viol · 2 OOS · 24%
395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E1PC ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 47 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.495).
3. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E1PC ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | KEMMERER, WY | ✓ | ||
| 10/27/2025 | DOUGLAS TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2025 | MANTENO TWP, IL | 3 | ✓ | |
| 06/10/2025 | RURAL AUTAUGA, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/23/2025 | LAWRENCEBURG, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/23/2025 | HORSE CAVE (HART CO), KY | ✓ | ||
| 10/13/2024 | DARBY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer39 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
VICKIE FRENCH
Annual mileage
7.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1982-07-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 411 carriers
Shares identifiers with 411 carriers (411 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOGAN DEDICATED SERVICES LLC | 1137660 | 10 VINs | strong |
| SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | 5 VINs | strong |
| WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.1M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA250124
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240121
07/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230112
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220111
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210117
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA200132
07/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA190142
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180131
07/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA170126
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA040121
05/05/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC040092
02/27/2009 — Insurance cancelled — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
04/09/2008 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/09/2009)
07/14/2004 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6619771
07/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6619771
07/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 339240
06/04/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2004)
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/215867.