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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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LA BARRIER & SON INC
USDOT 258355 · MC341502 · EIN 57-0530860 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
115 BARRIER LANE, LEXINGTON, SC, 29073
(803) 356-4119 · LISA S. TYSON
63
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 43.1% — well above the 22% national average6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
95 / 95
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
345 / 922
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. — $1M BIPD · policy 454-49-15 · eff 06/30/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate43.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance720 pts
Unsafe Driving227 pts
Other202 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 23 | 320 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 162 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 110 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 48 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLFY | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
SC341
NC4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.07 | 1.10 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.82 | 4.99 | ≈61–65% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 6 new since the Sep 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
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 Lexington County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lexington County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 40% · Speeding 24% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 60% (29 OOS) · Load securement 23% (14 OOS) · Brakes 13% (3 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 42 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: 57 inspections, 52 violations, 5 OOS, 12 clean · trending worse.
1. Other35 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLEWG2 ×10, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×7, 392.2-SLLS1 ×7
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 5 OOS · 19%
396.3A1-TAOCV ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.615).
3. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLFY
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 70 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.803).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWG2 ×10, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×7, 392.2-SLLS1 ×7, 392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3, 396.3A1-TAOCV ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2026 | CAYCE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2025 | CAYCE, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/02/2025 | CLINTON, SC | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2024 | WEST COLUMBIA, SC | ✓ | ||
| 10/09/2024 | LUGOFF, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
39 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
LISA S. TYSON
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
83
Registered since
1985-04-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1303 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1303 carriers (1303 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 1540608 | 1540608 | 5 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/30/2025 — Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 454-49-15
06/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4544915
04/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2024)
06/30/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4544915
06/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4544915
06/30/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4544915
06/30/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4544915
06/14/2020 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 105 44 78
05/18/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2020)
06/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 105 44 78
06/18/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CPP 068 87 60
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 068 87 60
10/21/1998 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/11/1998 — Insurance cancelled — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3MA 547 534 00
04/26/1985 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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