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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 279865 · MC184816 · EIN 43-1419043 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
219 CLAY MORGAN, EAST PRAIRIE, MO, 63845
(573) 649-3007 · KEITH EDWARDS
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
65 / 65
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
170 / 412
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Northland Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy WF012755 · eff 10/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance229 pts
Unsafe Driving162 pts
Other37 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 15 |
Most inspected states
TX98
AR13
MO9
MI8
LA6
IL6
TN6
IA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.96 | 1.94 | ≈26–33% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.22 | 1.24 | ≈10–14% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-05. “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 La Salle County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from La Salle County, TX 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 44% · Phone / texting 25% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• 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 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 67% · Log / ELD device 29% · False log / RODS 5%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 10 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 44% (4 OOS) · Brakes 32% (1 OOS) · Tires 18% (2 OOS)
• 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 7 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: 19 inspections, 3 violations, 2 OOS, 17 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.9TS, 393.9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.915).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLCP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 34 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.47).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2025 | KANSAS CITY, KS | ✓ |
Equipment — 67 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck30 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KEITH EDWARDS
Annual mileage
7.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
65
Registered since
1986-10-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (20 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3058799 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MARIA GUADALUPE FLORES ORTEGA | 3097065 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PERLA LAURA RAMIREZ CRUZ | 2908617 | 3 VINs | strong |
| GEORGIA UNDERGROUND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS | 3328514 | officer | strong |
| RYAN EXPRESS INC | 2007453 | mailing, email, phone | strong |
| SIGNS UNLIMITED OF CHARLOTTE INC | 339954 | officer | strong |
| R&R LOGISTICS INC | 4223741 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.3M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2022 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF012755
10/01/2022 — Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company
policy WF012755
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SMC1802059
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751745004
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP137034A
10/21/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP137034A
05/09/2015 — Insurance cancelled — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93018288
10/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068746396
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751745-3610-101
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8746396
10/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5347901
09/07/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/24/2010)
09/07/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/24/2010)
06/13/2010 — Insurance cancelled — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93018288
06/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MZI93018288
05/14/2010 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP62722A
05/14/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF562617
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