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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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PINE BRANCH MINING LLC
USDOT 2366958 · EIN 38-3879681
250 WEST MAIN STREET STE 2000, LEXINGTON, KY, 40507
(606) 435-1160 · WAYLON ESTEP
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
29 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
46 / 115
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance74 pts
Unsafe Driving29 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Other5 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
KY33
WV13
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.98 | 0.79 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.32 | 1.39 | ≈11–15% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Boone County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Boone County, WV 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 52% · Seat belt 48%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Inspection / repair / DVIR violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Inspection / repair / DVIR 43% · Tires 32% · Lighting / lamps 11%
• Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
• Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
Projected: could improve up to 8 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: 3 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTL
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Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
WAYLON ESTEP
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
2013-01-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 61 carriers
Shares identifiers with 61 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & Z FRANCIS TRUCKING | 309811 | strong | |
| BAKERS SEPTIC SERVICE & PORT-A-JOHN RENTALS LLC | 2040190 | strong | |
| BLUEGRASS FENCE LLC | 2387870 | strong | |
| BRIAN HALE | 1245825 | strong | |
| C R B TRUCKING INC | 650633 | strong | |
| CARDINAL LOGISTICS CORPORATION | 885557 | strong | |
| CHRIS PORTER | 644677 | strong | |
| COLE TRAIN TRANSPORT LLC | 958577 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
01/02/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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