VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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CAROLINA WASTE GROUP LLC
USDOT 3428333 · EIN 85-1015728
249 N HARTMAN RD, DALLAS, NC, 28034-8342
(704) 442-4222 · THOMAS LAHMAN
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
30 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
106 / 369
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance350 pts
Other24 pts
Unsafe Driving19 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.134 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NC77
SC29
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.45 | 0.45 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.80 | 4.82 | ≈59–63% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 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 York County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from York County, SC 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 63% · Seat belt 37%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 33% (10 OOS) · Tires 31% (5 OOS) · Brakes 15%
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 33 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: 15 inspections, 16 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Other10 viol · 63%
390.21TB1-MC ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 390.21TE2IV-D
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 31%
393.11A1-LIL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11B-CSRIGRR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.6).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.338).
Repeat offenders: 390.21TB1-MC ×3, 393.11A1-LIL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | GAFFNEY, SC | ✓ | ||
| 11/05/2025 | GASTONIA, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/28/2024 | GASTONIA, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle7 truck4 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS LAHMAN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
2020-05-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHEAST RECYCLING GROUP LLC | 4321519 | 5 VINs | strong |
| CAROLINA WASTE GROUP, LLC | 7680653 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
05/14/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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