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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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POTTS ENTERPRISES LLC
USDOT 3978033 · MC1488540 · EIN 85-1375379 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6765 N PARAMOUNT BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA, 90805
(562) 331-2152 · DARRELL POTTS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 291
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy USXTL1262126 · eff 03/04/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance195 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance88 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 180.519-HMTTCT | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA24
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.61 | 4.69 | ≈57–61% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.52 | 1.51 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Kern County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kern County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 69% (3 OOS) · Suspension / axle 14% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 39 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: 9 inspections, 26 violations, 6 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 4 OOS · 46%
393.53B-B ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.458).
2. Other12 viol · 1 OOS · 46%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 385.415A-HMRITHM
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
173.24B1-HMBPMC, 180.519-HMTTCT
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×4, 393.53B-B ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
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Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
10 truck10 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DARRELL POTTS
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2022-10-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHBAY TRANSPORT INC | 1837973 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ICE COMPANY | 1071483 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
03/04/2026 — Insurance filed — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy USXTL1262126
03/04/2026 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FBCAT0665800
03/04/2026 — Insurance filed — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG685119
03/04/2026 — Insurance cancelled — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01TRM062958-01
02/05/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/06/2026)
09/07/2025 — Insurance cancelled — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01TRM062958-01
08/11/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2025)
03/28/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/20/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
12/07/2022 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
12/07/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
10/29/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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