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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 2, 2026
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J & S TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 271413 · MC178215 · EIN 54-1336512 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
176 CAVITTS CREEK RD, NORTH TAZEWELL, VA, 24630
(276) 988-7653 · JOHN D THOMAS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 11
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
67 / 464
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF011978 · eff 07/26/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance204 pts
Vehicle Maintenance187 pts
Unsafe Driving92 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 126 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 32 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9B-LRLOWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 15 |
Most inspected states
KY17
VA13
WV13
TN9
PA4
AL3
CO2
LA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.18 | 4.31 | ≈46–53% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.84 | 0.75 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.86 | 2.82 | ≈33–37% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 3 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 71% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 21% · Log / ELD device 8%
• 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 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Limestone County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Limestone County, AL 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 46% · Seat belt 23% · Following / lane / reckless 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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 32% (4 OOS) · Brakes 21% · Lighting / lamps 17% (2 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 16 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: 11 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 80%
396.3A1-TFCV, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.145).
2. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer14 truck9 other6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN D THOMAS
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
1986-04-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN D THOMAS | 4299091 | officer | strong |
| T TOWN TRUCKING INC | 2910236 | strong | |
| COLEMAN LUMBER AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3934365 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/10/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2023)
07/26/2023 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF011978
07/26/2023 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0731480
07/26/2022 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM029943-04
06/29/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2022)
06/29/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/25/2022)
07/26/2021 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM029943-03
06/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2021)
06/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2021)
07/26/2020 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM029943-02
06/29/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2020)
06/29/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2020)
07/26/2019 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM029943-01
07/01/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2019)
07/01/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2019)
07/26/2018 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-05520-17
07/30/2017 — Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-05520-16
07/26/2017 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-05520-16
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/271413.