VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
CRAFTMASTER FURNITURE INC
USDOT 2167786 · MC1473312 · EIN 20-4595928 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3457 HWY90E, TAYLORSVILLE, NC, 28681
(828) 485-2551 · KEN BABCOCK
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 107
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 31CAB5329200 · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving78 pts
Vehicle Maintenance24 pts
Other9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NC20
MD5
SC5
KY3
PA1
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12.68 | 11.92 | ≈87–94% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.09 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.60 | 1.60 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-07. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Speeding 35% · Seat belt 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 40% · Other 40% · False log / RODS 20%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | TAYLORSVILLE, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
14 truck14 trailer9 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KEN BABCOCK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2011-06-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKS FURNITURE XPRESS INC | 831953 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DUNCAN THOMPSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | 959559 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
07/28/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCV0127602201
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 31CAB5329200
10/07/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/14/2025)
06/27/2011 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/2167786.