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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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MULCH SERVICES INC
USDOT 2480167 · EIN 57-1088679
550 YORK ROAD, BLACKSBURG, SC, 29702
(864) 219-6014 · PATRICK MOORHEAD
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 66.7% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 201
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate66.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance181 pts
Other21 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Unsafe Driving4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 75 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.203C-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
SC33
NC3
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.11 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.92 | 7.28 | ≈67–71% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05. “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 Cherokee County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cherokee County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 52% (6 OOS) · Load securement 25% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 7%
• 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 37 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: 5 inspections, 12 violations, 5 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 5 OOS · 67%
393.75G-TAOW ×5, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.19).
2. Other4 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75G-TAOW ×5, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | BLACKSBURG, SC | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2025 | SHELBY, NC | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer17 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
PATRICK MOORHEAD
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2014-02-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOORHEAD BROTHERS INC | 2274022 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MOORHEAD HOLDINGS LLC | 4169148 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
02/28/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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