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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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KEY QUALITY ASSESSMENTS INC
USDOT 2599795 · MC941127 · EIN 46-5682145
4909 WATERS EDGE DR SUITE 208, RALEIGH, NC, 27606
(919) 538-9427 · KEITH BARNES
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
12 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
8 / 71
Crashes (24 mo)
2
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance71 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 390.9-SLL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2FT | Not in SMS | 1 | 0 | |
| 396.17C | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 383.23A2 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NC8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.89 | 7.89 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 1 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 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLMF
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLSR, 390.9-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | HAW RIVER, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/18/2025 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KEITH BARNES
Recordable crash rate
32.83 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2015-04-13
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC | 1534481 | officer | strong |
| K & B LOGISTICS LLC | 3704832 | officer | strong |
| KEITH ANTHONY BARNES | 1318500 | officer | strong |
| KEITH BARNES | 1832668 | officer | strong |
| KEITHIE B'S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4175658 | officer | strong |
| BLUE MAX TRUCKING INC | 292091 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BARNES EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC (USDOT 1534481, 2006).
Activity history (recent)
08/25/2023 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2026)
04/13/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2599795.