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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 6, 2026
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SMS PRO LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4249563 · MC1647010 · EIN 99-3183645 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9550 FOREST LN, DALLAS, TX, 75243-5991
(469) 516-9766 · SIMON S MEHARI
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 38.5% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 232
Crashes (24 mo)
1 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy MITUKNAP23001642487 · eff 07/16/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate38.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance134 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance84 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Other10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 396.7A-UOC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 398.8D1-MW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NM12
CO2
TX2
AZ1
WY1
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.31 | 2.29 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.08 | 1.12 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.75 | 4.41 | ≈52–56% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 2 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 Coconino County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Coconino County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Other 38% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 OOS)
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 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: 7 inspections, 20 violations, 4 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
393.11A1-LCHL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.53B-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.563).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance8 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
395.24 ×5, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT
✓ 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 0.81).
3. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
392.2-SLLS1, 393.47E, 385.13A2-OOSO
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×5, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | COVINGTON, MS | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer12 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SIMON S MEHARI
Recordable crash rate
6.71 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
2024-06-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 29 carriers
Shares identifiers with 29 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA TRUCKING LLC | 3517392 | 6 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/16/2026 — Insurance filed — Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MITUKNAP23001642487
05/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2026)
07/30/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/17/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA988002008
10/06/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300067504
09/09/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2024)
09/09/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/23/2025)
06/04/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/4249563.