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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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IMK LLC
USDOT 3434719 · MC1113846 · EIN 46-1808719 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1175 RAIMUND MUSCODA ROAD, BESSEMER, AL, 35020
(205) 586-5875 · MARK KIPTOO
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 13.7% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 480
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy FLBSIC-1611-01318 · eff 08/19/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance246 pts
Unsafe Driving110 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance81 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol21 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 392.5A1-I | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
TN9
AL5
MS5
AR3
GA3
KY3
NM3
TX2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.99 | 5.28 | ≈73–80% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.78 | 0.82 | ≈64–71% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.16 | 0.17 | ≈25–32% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.57 | 4.22 | ≈57–61% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 46% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Other 9%
• 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 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 72% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 27% (1 OOS) · Other 1%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 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 Mackinac County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mackinac County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 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 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% · Tires 14% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• 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 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | TEXARKANA, AR | ✓ |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MARK KIPTOO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2020-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEEPS LOGISTICS LLC | 3925726 | officer, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/22/2025 — Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FLBSIC-1611-01318
08/19/2025 — Insurance filed — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FLBSIC-1611-01318
08/19/2025 — Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FLBSIC-1611-01318
08/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
07/28/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2025)
07/06/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-FLP-AL-19-S0122769-01
06/09/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2025)
02/06/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-FLP-AL-19-S0122769-01
01/09/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-FLP-AL-19-S0122769-01
07/06/2024 — Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-FLP-AL-19-S0122769-00
07/06/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-RENND2000036-0969
06/09/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2023)
11/10/2022 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-RENND2000036-0969
07/13/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/24/2022 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA1728288
08/21/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/05/2022)
06/01/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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