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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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ATHENS PAPER COMPANY INC
USDOT 252489 · EIN 62-0790238
1898 ELM TREE DR, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210-3727
(615) 889-7900 · BILL GRAVELY
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
59 / 72
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
79 / 373
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance201 pts
Unsafe Driving85 pts
Driver Fitness69 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance18 pts
Other16 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
KY19
MS16
TN12
NC9
GA7
SC5
AL5
AR3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.55 | 0.48 | ≈16–23% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.10 | ≈17–24% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.52 | 0.56 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.77 | 2.89 | ≈31–35% | ▲ 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
A high share of violations are occurring in TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TN 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 73% · Following / lane / reckless 27%
• 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.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 89% · False log / RODS 6% · Other 6%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 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% (4 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 35 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 60% (6 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14% (1 OOS)
• 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 22 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: 15 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 11 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.078).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
383.51A-SIN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 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 — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 12/08/2025 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/27/2025 | ANDERSON, SC | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2024 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/13/2024 | WINSTON-SALEM, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle11 trailer10 truck
Company profile
Officer
BILL GRAVELY
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
57
Registered since
1984-11-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2025)
11/07/1984 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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