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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC
USDOT 42045 · MC154349 · EIN 63-0653351 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
340 NE 11TH STREET, VERNON, AL, 35592
(205) 695-7161 · BETH BUTLER
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
62 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 207
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Hartford Fire Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 22 UEN OI5069 · eff 01/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance83 pts
Unsafe Driving75 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance29 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 23 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.5A-HNL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
AL17
MS11
GA4
SC3
TN2
AR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.46 | 1.50 | ≈15–22% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.19 | 0.19 | ≈25–32% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.31 | 0.32 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.84 | 2.94 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Anderson County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Anderson County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 40% · Seat belt 37% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 93% · Other 7%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 53% (1 OOS) · Brakes 34% · Wheels / rims 10% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 20 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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.82DUMT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.095).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.75B-TFV
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.13).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA, AL | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2026 | VERNON, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/03/2026 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
33 truck27 other13 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BETH BUTLER
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRA FIRST LLC | 2294085 | 16 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2026)
12/19/2024 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy SCT1153321
02/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP54956A
01/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 22 UEN OI5069
01/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
policy 22 UEN OI5069
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP54956A
01/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200085
12/05/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/19/2019)
12/05/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/19/2019)
01/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA140226
12/07/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2015)
12/07/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2015)
12/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA130041
11/04/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2015)
11/04/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2015)
01/03/2013 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL 000 7291098-3
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA130041
01/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP90572A
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/42045.