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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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TVS INC
USDOT 273403 · MC163871 · EIN 63-0740788 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2221 17TH STREET NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35204
(205) 326-0490 · EDMUND C DOSS
61
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 36.6% — well above the 22% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
109 / 107
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
185 / 1259
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy A0142401001 · eff 03/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance839 pts
Unsafe Driving333 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance83 pts
Other42 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 280 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 42 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 42 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 |
Most inspected states
AL47
GA36
TN18
MS17
FL14
LA11
SC10
KY6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.46 | 3.23 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.22 | ≈44–51% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.19 | 6.36 | ≈75–79% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 4 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 33% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Phone / texting 15%
• 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from 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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% · Log / ELD device 40% · False log / RODS 1%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 51% (22 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (10 OOS) · Brakes 13% (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 46 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: 12 inspections, 10 violations, 3 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 3 OOS · 70%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.643).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 35 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.595).
3. Other1 viol · 10%
393.47E
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 07/20/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/29/2026 | Rural Butler, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/04/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Trussville, AL | ✓ | ||
| 04/02/2025 | RURAL LEE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2024 | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 101 vehicles seen in inspections
54 trailer47 truck
Company profile
Officer
EDMUND C DOSS
Annual mileage
8.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
107
Registered since
1986-05-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL HAULING CO INC | 226614 | 5 VINs | strong |
| KATCO INC | 1430571 | officer, phone | strong |
| GRIZZARD TRUCKING LLC | 2821280 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DSF LOGISTICS LLC | 2224391 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
8.6M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2020 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0142401001
03/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 100007267191
02/03/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2020)
02/03/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2020)
03/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 100007267181
02/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2019)
02/04/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2019)
03/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 100007267171
02/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2018)
02/02/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2018)
03/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0033291001
03/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881347 02
02/02/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/02/2015)
02/02/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/02/2015)
03/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881347 01
02/03/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2014)
02/03/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2014)
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/273403.