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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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CORE LINEN SERVICES INC
USDOT 2673474 · EIN 16-1671901
8936 NORTHPOINTE EXEC PK DR STE 100, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078
(704) 620-7991 · MICHAEL BARNER
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
111 / 204
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
220 / 860
Crashes (24 mo)
8 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance502 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance166 pts
Unsafe Driving166 pts
Other79 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 72 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 60 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 32 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
CA115
NV21
WI18
GA13
MS11
FL11
SC6
TN6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.51 | 0.47 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.42 | 0.42 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.65 | 2.54 | ≈36–40% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 13 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 60% (5 OOS) · Log / ELD device 36% · Other 4%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from CA 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 43% · Speeding 22% · Phone / texting 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (4 OOS) · Brakes 29% (12 OOS) · Tires 16% (6 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 25 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: 26 inspections, 23 violations, 2 OOS, 17 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance11 viol · 1 OOS · 48%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×7, 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.315).
2. Other10 viol · 43%
390.21TB1-MC ×3, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 4%
393.9A-LTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.987).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×7, 390.21TB1-MC ×3
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2026 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/03/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 08/17/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/28/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/06/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ||
| 02/07/2025 | MEQUON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2025 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | ✓ | ||
| 12/29/2024 | GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle12 trailer11 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL BARNER
Annual mileage
7.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
152
Registered since
2015-06-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 52 carriers
Shares identifiers with 52 carriers (52 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER COMPANY LLC | 13811 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TQ LOGISTICS INC | 767495 | 2 VINs | medium |
| UNITED VAN LINES LLC | 77949 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.6M mi reported (2025)
06/12/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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