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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC
USDOT 2533982 · MC1528375 · EIN 46-3205822
7820 RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37924
(865) 281-5420 · HARRY HERNANDEZ
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 70% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
27 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 232
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate70% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance147 pts
Unsafe Driving68 pts
Other25 pts
Driver Fitness17 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 38 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
TN23
NC14
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.18 | 1.22 | ≈33–40% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.68 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.96 | 7.96 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-26. “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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Load securement 33% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (2 OOS) · Tires 26% (3 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 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 Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel 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 40% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Seat belt 21%
• 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 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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: 7 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-LCDLR
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | ASHEVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
11 truck9 trailer9 incomplete vehicle7 other
Company profile
Officer
HARRY HERNANDEZ
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2014-08-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
08/19/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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