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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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BUMPERS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 4015848 · MC1513379 · EIN 63-1021772 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
164 1ST AVE NW, VERNON, AL, 35592
(205) 695-7199 · JOHN RIDGEWAY
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 304
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $4M BIPD · policy 1888799 · eff 03/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance216 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance37 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other14 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
AL23
MS3
FL1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.42 | 1.42 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.50 | 0.51 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.97 | 6.97 | ≈81–85% (over 75) | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.93 | 0.93 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 51% (2 OOS) · Brakes 28% · Tires 18% (2 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 49 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Montgomery County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montgomery County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 67% · Speeding 33%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 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: 6 inspections, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 64%
393.55C2-B ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.11A1-LSLMWR
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.228).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 18%
172.516C6-HMPMC ×2
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 9%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
Repeat offenders: 172.516C6-HMPMC ×2, 393.55C2-B ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2026 | RURAL MONTGOMERY, AL | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2024 | RURAL BALDWIN, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck14 trailer2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN RIDGEWAY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
2023-01-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDSOUTH PETROLEUM COMPANY INC | 757465 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/20/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2023)
04/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP125035B
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1888799
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP125035B
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM2300025-90355
04/17/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/23/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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