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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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EDWARDS ELITE TRANSPORTATION CORP
USDOT 3744470 · MC1326761 · EIN 87-3107067 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
156 WEST COFFEE STREET, HAZLEHURST, GA, 31539
(562) 556-2407 · KENNETH EDWARDS
0
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
8 / 74
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Most recent liability (BIPD) filing ended 06/20/2026 (TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY) — no active federal filing shown; verify current coverage
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Vehicle Maintenance22 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance17 pts
Other14 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 383.71H | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
SC2
MS2
FL2
NC1
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8.50 | 7.25 | ≈71–78% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.54 | 1.69 | ≈50–57% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18.00 | 18.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-04-16. “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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Other 59% · Following / lane / reckless 41%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 59% · False log / RODS 41% (1 OOS)
• 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 19 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.
Equipment — 6 vehicles seen in inspections
2 trailer2 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH EDWARDS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2021-10-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 STAR AUTO TRANSPORT | 2583494 | officer | strong |
| ACE-HI LOGISTICS LLC | 4404993 | officer | strong |
| AMERICAN HOOKER RECYCLING & SALVAGE LLC | 3335735 | officer | strong |
| EDWARDS DISTRIBUTING LLC | 3652100 | officer | strong |
| EDWARDS K & S CONST LLC | 2399451 | officer | strong |
| EXPRESSHAUL LLC | 4444328 | officer | strong |
| GST CORP | 3751032 | officer | strong |
| J & K DIRTWORKS LLC | 2022368 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: 5 STAR AUTO TRANSPORT (USDOT 2583494, 2015).
Activity history (recent)
06/20/2026 — Insurance ended — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2001
01/13/2026 — Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2001
01/13/2026 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7900252416
12/17/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2026)
10/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
09/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7900252416
08/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7900252416
01/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-0216
12/17/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2025)
05/17/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-0216
04/13/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-0216
01/13/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA964919175
10/11/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA964919175
01/24/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/15/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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