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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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PATTEN SEED COMPANY LLC
USDOT 41851 · EIN 58-0646971
22 WESTEDGE ST SUITE 520, CHARLESTON, SC, 29403
(888) 360-1125 · JOSH MORROW
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 30.4% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
95 / 100
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
129 / 492
Crashes (24 mo)
10 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance455 pts
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Other50 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 90 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.110C-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| 393.9B-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NC38
SC30
GA30
TN18
TX9
AL3
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.12 | 1.03 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| 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 | 4.16 | 4.13 | ≈52–56% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 4 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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, GA 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 71% · Speeding 18% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
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, 15 violations, 4 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Other8 viol · 53%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×3, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 4 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.100B-C, 393.9B-LBL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.12).
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 7%
392.2WG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×3
🎓 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 — 10 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | NEWNAN, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/05/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/29/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 08/08/2025 | ROCK HILL, SC | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/21/2025 | ORANGEBURG, SC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/04/2025 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/10/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 11/22/2024 | OAK RIDGE, TN | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 82 vehicles seen in inspections
43 truck33 trailer4 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSH MORROW
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (30 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAST-TEK EXPRESS LLC | 1152650 | 3 VINs | strong |
| OPUS DEI EX NIHILO LLC | 3479534 | officer | strong |
| HORIZON FOREST PRODUCTS LP | 497687 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PRATT LOGISTICS LLC | 305173 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ROGERS GROUP INC | 264180 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STARPORT INC | 523668 | 2 VINs | medium |
| VANGUARD TRUCK LEASING LLC | 3926242 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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