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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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GMB POWERLINE SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3779735 · EIN 87-3782125
118 LOWBOY LANE, CHARLESTON, WV, 25320
(304) 346-9383 · MICHAEL ADKINS
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
138 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 403
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving275 pts
Vehicle Maintenance127 pts
Other33 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 45 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLRD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 27 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.207C-SLSB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
KY12
MI7
PA5
IN3
IL2
WV2
AR1
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.67 | 1.67 | ≈52–59% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.65 | 3.65 | ≈39–43% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 2 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Berrien County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Berrien County, MI 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 41% · Following / lane / reckless 37% · Phone / texting 15%
• 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.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (2 OOS) · Suspension / axle 17% · Other 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 20 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: 18 inspections, 24 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Other12 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLSR ×5, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLED
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving10 viol · 42%
392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.253).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 8%
393.207C-SLSB, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.738).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×5, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | UNION TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/26/2025 | Saginaw, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/29/2025 | DELTA TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/31/2025 | BEAR CREEK TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 03/17/2025 | GIRARD TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle7 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL ADKINS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2021-12-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCELERATED TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 4253637 | officer | strong |
| ADKINS EXCAVATING | 2907699 | officer | strong |
| ADKINS EXCAVATING INC | 3754706 | officer | strong |
| ADKINS EXCAVATING INC | 2541916 | officer | strong |
| COUNTYLINE TRUCKING LLC | 3081238 | officer | strong |
| DOLLY'S TOWING LLC | 3876772 | officer | strong |
| GMB HOLDINGS LLC | 4074462 | officer | strong |
| MDA CONTRACTING INC | 2327206 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ADKINS EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 2541916, 2014).
Activity history (recent)
07/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2022)
12/22/2022 — Out-of-service order rescinded
11/06/2022 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
12/09/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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