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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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WILLS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3545754 · MC1185593 · EIN 86-1279389 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
430 LONGSTONE RD, GALLATIN, TN, 37066
(615) 606-0381 · MELVIN WILLS
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10.8% — above the 6.7% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
16 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 315
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy EBG-CA0033 · eff 02/18/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance168 pts
Vehicle Maintenance97 pts
Unsafe Driving36 pts
Other27 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TN15
GA8
KY6
SC3
IA1
NC1
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.63 | 2.52 | ≈30–37% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.07 | 2.08 | ≈90–97% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.26 | 0.27 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.90 | 5.17 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 1 new since the Sep 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 67% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 17% (1 OOS) · Other 13% (1 OOS)
• 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 24 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 White County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from White County, TN 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 89% · Speeding 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 9 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 4 OOS · 56%
395.8E1PC, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 395.8K2-HOSRC
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.552).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 11%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.675).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 | SHELBY, NC | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | 5 | ✓ | |
| 01/17/2025 | COOKEVILLE, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
25 trailer21 truck2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MELVIN WILLS
Recordable crash rate
2 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2021-01-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLS LOGISTICS LLC | 3087721 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
| SHEPARD TRUCKING LLC | 1448815 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — Insurance filed — Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EBG-CA0033
02/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-E4284-160574
01/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
01/22/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2026)
09/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-E4284-160574
02/18/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA3274372
06/17/2021 — Out-of-service order rescinded
05/17/2021 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
02/24/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/07/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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