VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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J-HEART ENTERPRISE LLC
USDOT 4278995 · MC1715303 · EIN 93-3194284 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
154 MARYLAND RD, NATCHITOCHES, LA, 71457-4967
(318) 652-6290 · JOSEPH CARL TOWNSEND
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 10.5% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 269
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC — $750K BIPD · policy SWR-LA-0004894-25 · eff 02/26/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance155 pts
Unsafe Driving67 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance31 pts
Other18 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-DMOVE | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
LA11
CO2
AR2
AL1
OH1
NE1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 33.50 | 33.50 | ≈96–100% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.20 | 1.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.40 | 0.42 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.22 | 9.68 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Seat belt 52% · Other 27% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 30% (2 OOS) · Brakes 26% · Tires 15%
• 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 El Paso County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso County, CO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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: 4 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ 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 6.915).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.2-DMOVE, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLUP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 25.125).
3. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 10%
393.9A-LRLIWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×2
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Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
10 trailer7 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH CARL TOWNSEND
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2024-08-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & J SPECIALTY CONTRACTING LLC | 3971140 | officer, phone | strong |
| J-HEART ENTERPRISES LLC | 4132890 | officer, phone | strong |
| C & C EXPRESS LLC | 4118549 | 2 VINs | medium |
| I - TRANSPORT LOGISTICS LLC | 3815425 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC | 269887 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SOUTHLAND TRUCK LEASING LLC | 1385042 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: J & J SPECIALTY CONTRACTING LLC (USDOT 3971140, 2022).
Activity history (recent)
03/11/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BIPD/Primary · policy SWR-LA-0004894-25
02/26/2026 — Insurance filed — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SWR-LA-0004894-25
02/26/2026 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BIPD/Primary · policy SWR-LA-0004894-25
02/12/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)
07/07/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE PALOVERDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA980066984
06/10/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/11/2025)
04/14/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
08/08/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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