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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC
USDOT 258712 · MC241613 · EIN 63-0657937 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5051 CARDINAL STREET, TRUSSVILLE, AL, 35173
(205) 661-4400 · Alecia LaFon
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
126 / 103
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
119 / 419
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP 3487197 · eff 04/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance211 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance89 pts
Unsafe Driving78 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Other23 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
AL51
LA23
GA21
FL11
AR6
MS4
TN2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.59 | 0.52 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.24 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.65 | 1.80 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.55 | 0.37 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 Jefferson County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jefferson County, AL 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 46% · Phone / texting 38% · Seat belt 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 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 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 28% · Tires 27% (3 OOS) · Brakes 26% (1 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 7 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: 10 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.47E ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.9A-LFTSI, 393.53B-B, 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.237).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.443).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | PELAHATCHIE, MS | ✓ | ||
| 01/02/2026 | FORT SMITH, AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/20/2025 | RURAL SHELBY, AL | ✓ | ||
| 11/11/2025 | LOCUST GROVE, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2025 | TUSCALOOSA, AL | 1 | ||
| 06/03/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 11/21/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck19 trailer18 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
Alecia LaFon
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
103
Registered since
1985-04-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2024)
03/18/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/24/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 856053A
04/28/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2014)
04/01/2014 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 3487197
04/01/2014 — Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 3487197
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 856053A
08/14/2006 — Insurance name changed — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 856053A
07/10/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2006)
05/29/2006 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 856053A
12/18/2004 — Insurance cancelled — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CA 856053A
12/13/2004 — Insurance name changed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9291102. 9291120
11/10/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2004)
05/29/2004 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9291102. 9291120
05/29/2004 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 856053A
05/29/2002 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CA856053A
08/31/2000 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2000)
08/05/2000 — Insurance name changed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 064584
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