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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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M R WILLIAMS INC
USDOT 389881 · EIN 56-1130993
235 RALEIGH ROAD, HENDERSON, NC, 27536
(252) 432-5156 · LAWSON WILLIAMS
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 34.3% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
31 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
70 / 453
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance280 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance147 pts
Unsafe Driving52 pts
Other12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 84 | |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NC33
MD18
SC14
VA2
DE2
DC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.67 | 1.45 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.70 | 0.67 | ≈61–68% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.46 | 4.75 | ≈55–59% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 1 new since the Oct 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 95% · Hours exceeded 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Orange County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orange County, NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 54% · Following / lane / reckless 46%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 9 inspections, 3 violations, 3 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 3 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS
✓ 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 3.345).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 09/04/2025 | DURHAM, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2025 | GASTONIA, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
23 truck22 trailer6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LAWSON WILLIAMS
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1990-04-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TREE SPECALIST INC | 4480989 | officer | strong |
| PROVISIONS AND BASKETS INC | 1982358 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
04/16/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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