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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BROKEN ARROW TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2938563 · MC993377 · EIN 81-3768134 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
902 KENNEDY STREET, RED BAY, AL, 35582
(256) 356-9560 · JOHN MORROW
72
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
29 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
64 / 414
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT47909A · eff 10/20/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance259 pts
Unsafe Driving113 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance84 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 |
Most inspected states
MS17
TN13
AL7
IN5
GA4
SC3
OH3
IA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.36 | 3.27 | ≈51–58% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.41 | 0.43 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.02 | 5.02 | ≈63–67% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-30. “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 Erie County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Erie County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 33% · Speeding 27% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 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% (2 OOS) · Tires 31% (2 OOS) · Other 14% (3 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 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: 3 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 80%
395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.308).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.52).
Repeat offenders: 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | COLUMBUS, OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/09/2026 | NORCROSS, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/19/2026 | MARGARETTA (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2025 | NASHVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer18 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN MORROW
Recordable crash rate
0.73 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2016-10-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JM EXCAVATING LLC | 3904723 | officer | strong |
| JOHN A MORROW INC | 2754223 | officer | strong |
| JOHN MORROW | 272966 | officer | strong |
| MORROW DRILLING CO INC | 346830 | officer | strong |
| VALLEY LOGISTICS LLC | 1399476 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOHN MORROW (USDOT 272966, 1986).
Activity history (recent)
03/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2025)
10/20/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT47909A
10/20/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF-005161
10/20/2022 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0156581001
10/20/2020 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0136710001
09/23/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2020)
10/20/2019 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0232489
01/24/2019 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0059195
12/28/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2019)
01/24/2018 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-06336-17
02/13/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3953418
01/24/2017 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3953418
01/17/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2017)
11/04/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/17/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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