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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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SHORT MOUNTAIN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 370744 · MC240641 · EIN 54-1443532 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
151 SILICA ROAD, MOORESBURG, TN, 37811
(423) 921-9868 · J. ERIC TILLIRSON
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.8% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
64 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
120 / 509
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CAT 0011652-00 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance325 pts
Unsafe Driving134 pts
Driver Fitness50 pts
Other33 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 150 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 36 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
TN68
KY44
GA5
IL1
NC1
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.26 | 1.94 | ≈32–39% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.30 | 0.27 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.80 | 6.75 | ≈80–84% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 3 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 54% (8 OOS) · Brakes 25% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 49 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel County, KY 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 55% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Seat belt 10%
• 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 25 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: 14 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.75A2-TAOBB-6
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.1).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.695).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2025 | GRAY, KY | 4 | ✓ | |
| 08/26/2025 | Leesburg, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/30/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 11/26/2024 | GURLEY, AL | ✓ | ||
| 11/12/2024 | FOREST PARK, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 66 vehicles seen in inspections
34 truck30 trailer2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
J. ERIC TILLIRSON
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
1989-10-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GESTALT LOGISTICS INC | 3328830 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0011652-00
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 488D3096
05/13/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC16256A
05/04/2017 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 106733524
05/04/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC16256A
04/17/2017 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2017)
04/07/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP25602A
11/19/2013 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
11/05/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/14/2013)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC16256
06/15/2005 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
SURETY
12/16/2004 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CSP 3 998 999
11/19/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2004)
10/31/2004 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy GWP25602A
10/31/2004 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CSP 3 998 999
10/31/2004 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-010059
09/05/2003 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2003)
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/370744.