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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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WARD AND SON LOGISTICS
USDOT 4319733 · MC1731650 · EIN 33-3575347 · OUT-OF-SERVICE
1011 RANDOLPH AVE SE, DAWSON, GA, 39842-2123
(229) 594-9543 · LARRY JEROME WARD JR.
0
High risk
Risk factors
Under a federal out-of-service order — not permitted to operateVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 40% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
10 / 503
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI — $750K BIPD · policy CA864251581 · eff 01/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate40% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance168 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol108 pts
Unsafe Driving86 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance84 pts
Driver Fitness69 pts
Other22 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 72 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
GA3
PA2
DE2
NC1
MS1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.22 | 2.77 | ≈58–65% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.89 | 3.10 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 2.37 | 2.55 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3.10 | 2.96 | ≈82–89% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12.00 | 12.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-15. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 75% (2 OOS) · Other 25% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · high impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (3 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · Speeding 24% · Phone / texting 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Luzerne County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Luzerne County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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, 22 violations, 6 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Other9 viol · 41%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 27%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.43D-B, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9).
3. Controlled Substances/Alcohol2 viol · 2 OOS · 9%
392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP
✓ Reinforce zero tolerance on duty and the testing policy
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.325).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | MARIETTA, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 14 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer5 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
LARRY JEROME WARD JR.
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2024-11-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIFFIN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3900448 | 7 VINs | strong |
| MEECHIE LOGISTICS LLC | 4328490 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/26/2026 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
01/15/2026 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA864251581
01/15/2026 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA864251581
01/14/2026 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA864251581
11/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
11/07/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/20/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
11/07/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
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