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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MID-WESTERN CAR CARRIERS INC
USDOT 244002 · MC174127 · EIN 43-1370668 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2010 S TELEVISION PLACE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64126
(816) 836-5888 · ED VAUGHN
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
128 / 86
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
99 / 432
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy FNCAP00024800 · eff 12/19/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance272 pts
Unsafe Driving154 pts
Other44 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MO24
MS23
IA22
LA6
KS6
IL4
MI4
FL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.30 | 1.33 | ≈14–21% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.01 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.30 | 4.30 | ≈53–57% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
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 Clarke County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clarke County, IA 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 58% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Other 6%
• 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 11 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 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 3 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: 13 inspections, 14 violations, 3 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Other7 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWG2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 43%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-HLLH
✓ 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 3.225).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLFC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.975).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWG2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | WAYNESVILLE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2026 | CARTHAGE, MS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/16/2025 | Detroit, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/20/2025 | JOPLIN, MO | ✓ | ||
| 09/29/2025 | PITTSFIELD TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/07/2025 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/15/2025 | ATTALLA, AL | ✓ | ||
| 05/25/2025 | WARREN, MS | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | RANDOLPH, MO | ✓ | ||
| 12/13/2024 | WARREN, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 96 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer47 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
ED VAUGHN
Annual mileage
5.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
86
Registered since
1984-03-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED VAUGHN | 797820 | officer | strong |
| LM TRANSPORT LLC | 3501249 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CROWN RECOVERY SERVICES LLC | 1063297 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.9M mi reported (2025)
12/19/2025 — Insurance filed — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FNCAP00024800
12/19/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT19796001
12/19/2023 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 19796001
05/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 888626001
12/19/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LJO0000053
12/19/2021 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 888626001
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
12/19/2019 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 383800001
09/16/2019 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 383800001
12/19/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9501904
12/19/2015 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9501902
02/19/2015 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI2133822
12/19/2013 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9501901
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 37SUN267834
12/19/2012 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9501900
01/20/2012 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 2904045
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/244002.