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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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KENTUCKY POWER COMANY
USDOT 291412 · EIN 61-0247775
12333 KEVIN AVE, ASHLAND, KY, 41102
(606) 437-3795 · ROBBIE TATE
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
152 / 155
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
128 / 65
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance38 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.43 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | — | 3 | 0 |
Most inspected states
KY125
WV2
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.17 | 0.17 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.41 | 0.32 | ≈2–6% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 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 Knott County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Knott County, KY 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 76% · Other 24%
• 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 3 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 53% (1 OOS) · Brakes 32% (1 OOS) · Other 16% (1 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 1 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: 11 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.128).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS1
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle3 truck3 trailer
Company profile
Officer
ROBBIE TATE
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
155
Registered since
1987-05-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY | 111120 | 1 VINs | strong |
| KINGSPORT POWER | 412350 | mailing, email | strong |
| PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA | 465952 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2025)
05/07/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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