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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 11, 2026
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TRI-STATE ENTERPRISES
USDOT 298624 · MC895189 · EIN 71-0486882
5412 SOUTH 24TH, FORT SMITH, AR, 72902
(479) 573-2939 · TRISTAN TAYLOR
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 12.8% — above the 6.7% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
106 / 93
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 635
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance359 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance117 pts
Unsafe Driving56 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance54 pts
Driver Fitness37 pts
Other27 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 28 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 20 |
Most inspected states
OK37
AR23
TX10
KS8
IL5
MO5
LA2
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.19 | 0.16 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.92 | 0.98 | ≈69–76% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈37–41% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.44 | 2.54 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.42 | 0.45 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-26 · 3 new since the Oct 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 85% (5 OOS) · Other 10% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 5%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Grayson County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Grayson 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 39% · Seat belt 38% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• 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.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 5 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: 12 inspections, 27 violations, 5 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 2 OOS · 52%
393.19 ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.83).
2. Other5 viol · 19%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 2 OOS · 11%
395.8A-ELD ×2, 395.22G-ELDMFV
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.69).
Repeat offenders: 393.19 ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 395.8A-ELD ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | DURANT, OK | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2026 | MUSKOGEE, OK | ✓ | ||
| 11/07/2025 | WEBBERS FALLS, OK | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2025 | MANHATTAN, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/06/2025 | RURAL(CONWAY COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle7 trailer6 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
TRISTAN TAYLOR
Annual mileage
10.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1987-08-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRONTIER LOGISTICAL SERVICES LLC | 1535212 | 3 VINs | strong |
| FITCHBURG FIBER LLC | 4409999 | officer | strong |
| NOVATECH LLC | 2155020 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
10.2M mi reported (2023)
08/10/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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