VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BUTTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3003258 · MC25193 · EIN 82-1160315 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
555 W LYTELL ST, METTER, GA, 30439
(800) 644-4284 · CESAR VALERIANO
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
38 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 153
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 72 AB OI4374 · eff 05/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance91 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 177.801-HMHCF | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
CA20
NM4
SC2
LA2
WA2
AZ2
NE1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.56 | 0.59 | ≈4–11% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.70 | 1.70 | ≈15–19% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.43 | 0.44 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% · Speeding 40%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 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 42% (2 OOS) · Brakes 18% · Suspension / axle 15%
• 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 8 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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.42).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 50%
395.22H1-ELDNUM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.045).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | BREMEN, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer31 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
CESAR VALERIANO
Recordable crash rate
1.58 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
2017-05-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTON TRANSPORTATION INC | 493263 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AAA ACADEMY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 4198591 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2024)
05/01/2023 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 72 AB OI4374
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAC 2606317
05/01/2018 — Insurance filed — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy PAC 2606317
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
BIPD/Primary · policy 151701-08-82-14-2
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO · policy H100-100178-04
05/30/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/02/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
CARGO · policy 151701-08-82-14-2
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3003258.