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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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JMS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2205213 · MC765201 · EIN 45-3607882 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2600 EAST MAIN, EL DORADO, AR, 71730
(870) 875-8858 · PAULA SUCHOMELLY
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
61 / 46
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
111 / 863
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT9258307 · eff 05/31/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance621 pts
Unsafe Driving141 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance60 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance47 pts
Other45 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 84 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 64 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 44 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 44 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 28 |
Most inspected states
TX52
AR34
LA14
FL3
MS2
IL2
OK2
MO2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.24 | 2.34 | ≈32–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.31 | 0.33 | ≈55–62% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.37 | 3.53 | ≈40–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.27 | 0.29 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 47% · Log / ELD device 25% · False log / RODS 15% (1 OOS)
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 72% · Phone / texting 14% · Seat belt 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 25 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (3 OOS) · Brakes 35% (9 OOS) · Tires 13% (2 OOS)
• 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 27 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: 17 inspections, 30 violations, 6 OOS, 8 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 6 OOS · 63%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.528).
2. Other4 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP, 396.17C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.68).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | DALLAS, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/15/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/11/2026 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/18/2024 | RURAL, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 80 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer32 truck5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
PAULA SUCHOMELLY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
46
Registered since
2011-10-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/31/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9258307
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9258305
05/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2024)
07/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy AWDXS-00000006-00
06/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9258304
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9258303
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9258302
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9258301
06/27/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100200302
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9258300
09/11/2019 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-641-445224-01
04/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100200301
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9867190
10/24/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA5509734
09/29/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/20/2014)
10/24/2012 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9479294
09/27/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2012)
11/17/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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