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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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SEC AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2291805 · MC782600 · EIN 45-4927282 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
105 NORTHCREEK DR, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 37160
(931) 735-6263 · GEOFF NEWKIRK
85
Low risk
Risk factors
11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
113 / 91
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
129 / 342
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $1M BIPD · policy 9C593897 · eff 07/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance171 pts
Unsafe Driving150 pts
Other55 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 120 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
SC42
GA21
TN15
NC14
VA7
AR6
KY5
NJ4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.54 | 1.35 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.81 | 2.90 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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 Dorchester County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dorchester County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 57% · Speeding 40% · Other 3%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 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 64% · Log / ELD device 36%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 99% (8 OOS) · Windshield / glass / mirrors 1%
• 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 22 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: 21 inspections, 13 violations, 3 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Other10 viol · 77%
392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 3 OOS · 23%
393.75G-TFWETL ×2, 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.108).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.75G-TFWETL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | MOORESVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/08/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/06/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 12/13/2025 | WELLFORD, SC | ✓ | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 10/13/2025 | PINEVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/17/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/17/2025 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/13/2025 | RANDLEMAN, NC | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
45 incomplete vehicle45 trailer
Company profile
Officer
GEOFF NEWKIRK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
7.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
91
Registered since
2012-04-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC AUTO LOGISTICS LLC | 3251393 | email, phone | strong |
| TOP TRANSPORT INC | 1743232 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.9M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C593897
07/01/2019 — Insurance ended — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
policy 9C593897
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883019 02
05/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883019 01
04/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2019)
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08472202
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08472201
05/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5001218
04/06/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2016)
03/15/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/06/2016)
09/04/2015 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
06/01/2015 — Insurance filed — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 2015100103
06/01/2015 — Insurance ended — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
policy 2015100103
04/11/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 362061
03/16/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2015)
04/11/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360886
03/17/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2014)
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/2291805.