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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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OWEN ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 402015 · FF66575 · EIN 56-1254371
104 HUNTERS FIELD LN, MILLS RIVER, NC, 28759-7656
(828) 778-4349 · TANUI OWEN CAPPS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
23 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 74
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance41 pts
Unsafe Driving33 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.203B-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.81 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
SC16
NC11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.58 | 0.58 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.55 | 3.55 | ≈35–39% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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 Greenville County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Greenville County, SC 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 85% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 59% · Other 27% · Lighting / lamps 15%
• 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 22 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: 4 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 71%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ 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
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 14%
393.53B-B
✓ 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 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.662).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | SYLVA, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TANUI OWEN CAPPS
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1990-07-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWEN ENTERPRISES | 4326348 | officer, mailing, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
07/24/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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