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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BIRMINGHAM HIDE & TALLOW COMPANY INC
USDOT 274033 · EIN 63-0418843
700-A MAPLE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35210
(205) 252-1197 · T. OWEN VICKERS
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
83 / 69
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
69 / 316
Crashes (24 mo)
4 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance252 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Other14 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 20 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 9 |
Most inspected states
AL30
MS10
FL10
TN8
GA7
LA3
AR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.26 | 0.26 | ≈7–14% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.19 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.96 | 4.72 | ≈62–66% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Montgomery County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montgomery County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 85% · Other 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 5 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 33% (1 OOS) · Tires 32% (4 OOS) · Brakes 13%
• 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 34 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: 8 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.195).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LSML
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.72).
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | VERNON, FL | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | WARRIOR, AL | ✓ | ||
| 11/07/2025 | OXFORD, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/25/2024 | RURAL LEE, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle13 trailer11 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
T. OWEN VICKERS
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
69
Registered since
1986-06-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2024)
06/05/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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