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Generated Nov 13, 2026
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED INC
USDOT 251147 · EIN 58-0148710
4600 EAST LAKE BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217
(205) 943-6767 · ERIC STEADMAN
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier14 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2266 / 2829
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
431 / 2283
Crashes (24 mo)
14
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1235 pts
Unsafe Driving934 pts
Driver Fitness58 pts
Other49 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance44 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 260 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 259 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 180 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 140 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 90 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 78 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 78 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 44 |
Most inspected states
GA142
AL101
LA94
FL67
MS19
TN7
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.39 | 0.38 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.03 | ≈8–15% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.18 | ≈63–67% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.26 | 3.40 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-11-04 · 9 new since the Oct 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
A high share of violations are occurring in GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from GA 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 55% · Following / lane / reckless 36% · Phone / texting 5%
• 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 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 95% · Log / ELD device 5%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (7 OOS) · Tires 29% (17 OOS) · Brakes 13% (4 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 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: 42 inspections, 46 violations, 9 OOS, 19 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance29 viol · 7 OOS · 63%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.9A-LFTSI ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×3
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.445).
2. Other9 viol · 3 OOS · 20%
392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-NCDLR, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 83 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.293).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.9A-LFTSI ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×3, 393.9A-LCL ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 14 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2025 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | ✓ | ||
| 03/15/2025 | PINEVILLE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2025 | BAY COUNTY, FL | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | LAFAYETTE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/24/2025 | RURAL ETOWAH, AL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/16/2025 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/09/2025 | MACON, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/20/2024 | LAFAYETTE, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 109 vehicles seen in inspections
52 truck40 trailer9 incomplete vehicle8 other
Company profile
Officer
ERIC STEADMAN
Annual mileage
43.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2545
Registered since
1984-10-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM COCA COLA | 179343 | address | medium |
| COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO UNITED INC | 154258 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BIRMINGHAM COCA COLA (USDOT 179343, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
43.6M mi reported (2025)
10/05/1984 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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