VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 13, 2026
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W S THOMAS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 300305 · MC217061 · EIN 62-1324819 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
285 BALLARD COVE, PIPERTON, TN, 38017
(901) 826-0123 · AMANDA ELAM
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
19 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 257
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0149596002 · eff 05/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance131 pts
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9B-LTSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
TN13
AR5
AL1
MO1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.74 | 4.74 | ≈51–58% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.66 | 0.69 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.11 | 4.93 | ≈56–60% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-11-05. “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
Vehicle and 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 Shelby County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Shelby County, TN 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 59% · Phone / texting 31% · Other 5%
• 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 30 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 55% (2 OOS) · Tires 31% (2 OOS) · Emergency equipment 5%
• 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 37 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: 5 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 43%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ 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 3.555).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.67C7V-F
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.833).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.495).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer24 truck2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
AMANDA ELAM
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
1987-08-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW TRANSPORT LLC | 4428499 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/31/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2987VOLMEMNA04313126
01/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2022 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0149596002
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0149596001
02/19/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP16528A
05/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP16528A
10/20/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP16528A
04/20/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00950500
07/23/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00950500
06/12/2014 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00950500
07/16/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2987RNSMEMNA04313101
04/20/2009 — Insurance cancelled — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy PSITN0001285
04/20/2008 — Insurance replaced — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy RICTN0001898
03/18/2008 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00950500
12/29/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DSN000012728
04/20/2007 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 472074
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