VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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BAY LINES INC
USDOT 273702 · MC186516 · EIN 63-0904925 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
811 DUMAINE ROAD, MOBILE, AL, 36610
(251) 438-6878 · EMMETT PHILYAW
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 62.5% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
24 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 310
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0131697001 · eff 08/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate62.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance264 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance16 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 104 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
FL27
AL8
GA4
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.19 | 1.22 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.03 | 8.22 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 70% (6 OOS) · Tires 26% (4 OOS) · Brakes 2%
• 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 48 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Henry County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Henry County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 7 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 3 OOS · 71%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSML
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.022).
2. Other2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/01/2026 | MOBILE, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer32 truck
Company profile
Officer
EMMETT PHILYAW
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
1986-05-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTER FREIGHT LLC | 2995791 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
08/01/2019 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0131697001
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0003462
08/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08621301
08/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08541201
08/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9504402
08/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9504401
08/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9504400
10/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1000751208
08/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2012MCA00188
07/05/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2013)
07/05/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2013)
08/02/2012 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-499213-02
08/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-499213-02
07/28/2012 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 48-499213-02
07/05/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2012)
07/05/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2012)
07/02/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2012)
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/273702.