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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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GATEWAY TIRE OF AIKEN LLC
USDOT 4316477 · EIN 92-3573861
1056 SAGE MILL PARKWAY, GRANITEVILLE, SC, 29829
(662) 902-6655 · KEN AMBROSE
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 221
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving103 pts
Vehicle Maintenance64 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 10 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
GA24
SC10
NC3
AL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.84 | 1.72 | ≈43–50% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.85 | 0.92 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.25 | 0.14 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.96 | 1.03 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 56% · False log / RODS 44%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Fulton County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fulton County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 39% · Seat belt 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 21 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 45%
392.7A-D ×3, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A4-EENA
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.72).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 27%
395.24 ×3
✓ 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 0.638).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLLR ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.38).
Repeat offenders: 392.7A-D ×3, 395.24 ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 | LITHONIA, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle2 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
KEN AMBROSE
Recordable crash rate
1.62 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2024-10-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COASTAL EXCURSIONS LLC | 2824622 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COASTAL EXCURSIONS LLC (USDOT 2824622, 2015).
Activity history (recent)
08/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
10/30/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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