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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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SMITH-ROWE LLC
USDOT 399154 · EIN 27-3317950
639 OLD US 52 S, MOUNT AIRY, NC, 27030
(336) 789-8221 · HENRY B ROWE III
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
200 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
141 / 342
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance265 pts
Driver Fitness51 pts
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Other24 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 32 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.43 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NC137
VA3
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.50 | ≈91–95% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.46 | 2.38 | ≈26–30% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (4 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Henry County, VA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Henry County, VA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (2 OOS) · Tires 34% (3 OOS) · Brakes 9% (1 OOS)
• 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 18 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: 19 inspections, 3 violations, 2 OOS, 17 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.845).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.353).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 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 — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | KING, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/25/2026 | MOUNT AIRY, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/21/2025 | MOORESVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2025 | NAGS HEAD, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/25/2025 | NORTH WILKESBORO, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/19/2024 | KERNERSVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle14 trailer13 truck
Company profile
Officer
HENRY B ROWE III
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1990-07-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HENRY SPAINHOUR &SONS GRADING8530 | 2464275 | 7 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2025)
07/03/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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