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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ADESA US AUCTION LLC
USDOT 4124030 · MC1577870 · EIN 88-1345873 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12900 N MERIDIAN ST STE 200, CARMEL, IN, 46032
JUSTIN CARPENTER
63
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 31.6% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$10M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
36 / 44
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 144
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $10M BIPD · policy 9812754 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance127 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY9
FL7
KY4
PA3
TN2
OH2
WV1
CA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.45 | 0.45 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.89 | 3.89 | ≈42–46% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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 Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 57% · Phone / texting 43%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
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 45% (3 OOS) · Phone / texting 14% (1 OOS) · Tires 14% (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 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: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 | CLAIRTON CITY, PA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 other1 passenger car1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JUSTIN CARPENTER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2023-08-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADE OF BIRMINGHAM INC | 600289 | officer, email | strong |
| ADESA CALIFORNIA LLC | 2958533 | officer | strong |
| ADESA CHARLOTTE LLC | 594892 | officer | strong |
| ADESA COLORADO INC | 943418 | officer, email | strong |
| ADESA INC | 2437380 | officer | strong |
| ADESA LANSING LLC | 1789229 | strong | |
| ADESA LEXINGTON LLC | 571758 | officer | strong |
| ADESA OHIO LLC | 601568 | officer, email | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ADE OF BIRMINGHAM INC (USDOT 600289, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9812754
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 9812754
06/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 9812754
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GAR H08871036
10/05/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/29/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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