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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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R K ELITE HYDRO-VAC SERVICES INC
USDOT 274803 · EIN 56-1387327
8326 OLD DOWD RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
(704) 393-9473 · GARY WHEELER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
16 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 55
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Vehicle Maintenance21 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.75A | — | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NC19
SC3
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.78 | 1.55 | ≈37–44% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.26 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 2.40 | ≈30–34% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-27 · 2 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 York County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from York County, SC 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 62% · Other 29% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 86% · Other 14%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 20 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: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Other3 viol · 75%
392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.335).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
13 incomplete vehicle8 trailer
Company profile
Officer
GARY WHEELER
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
1986-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COASTAL TRANSPORT SERVICE LLC | 1843280 | officer | strong |
| G&S ROAD SERVICE INC | 1493404 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
11/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
06/20/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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