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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2453623 · MC847465 · EIN 46-4115812 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13013 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40272
(502) 618-3441 · AMEL MEHIC
54
High risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 63.6% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.1% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
16 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 307
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 7809210 · eff 02/20/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate63.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance210 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance53 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Other20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
KY6
TN5
GA3
IN3
AR1
AL1
NC1
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.30 | 1.30 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.36 | 1.29 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.86 | 0.94 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12.00 | 11.88 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-07-23. “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 · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 53% · Hours exceeded 26% · Log / ELD device 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 50% (5 OOS) · Brakes 29% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17%
• 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 47 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Simpson County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Simpson County, KY 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 78% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• 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 10 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | CINCINNATI, OH | ✓ | ||
| 12/28/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/12/2025 | COLUMBUS, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 34 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
AMEL MEHIC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2013-11-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC | 128493 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ROCKY TRUCK LINES LLC | 2829773 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
02/20/2024 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7809210
02/20/2024 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0191252001
03/03/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/02/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/20/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT9883486 02
02/20/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883486 01
01/25/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/19/2021)
02/20/2020 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 22890001
01/24/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2020)
02/20/2018 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLNCA033000007-01
01/24/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2018)
02/20/2017 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLNCA033000007-00
01/24/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2017)
07/05/2016 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLNCA033000007-00
06/08/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)
02/20/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS044436
01/25/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2016)
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/2453623.