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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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THREE KNIGHTS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4336113 · MC1693597 · EIN 52-0313198 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7234 LIBERTY RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33809
(689) 331-6913 · JOSEPH MIGUEL GRUBB
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 25% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 570
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy DC920001435-00 · eff 01/13/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate25% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance334 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance91 pts
Driver Fitness73 pts
Unsafe Driving60 pts
Other34 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 50 | |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 20 |
Most inspected states
TN5
MO3
AL3
KY2
MI2
IN1
NC1
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11.54 | 11.72 | ≈79–86% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.19 | 1.21 | ≈77–84% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 1.47 | 1.31 | ≈98–100% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.49 | 5.46 | ≈68–72% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 71% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 29% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 84% (3 OOS) · English language 16% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 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 Black Hawk County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Black Hawk County, IA 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: 9 inspections, 17 violations, 4 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 395.22G-ELDMFV
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.893).
2. Other5 viol · 29%
390.21TB2-DOT ×2, 393.60D, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 18%
393.43DBMA, 396.3A1-HCM, 393.95A1
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.118).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT ×2
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer18 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH MIGUEL GRUBB
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2024-12-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG MEN'S TRANSPORT LLC | 4216717 | 9 VINs | strong |
| IRONCORE LOGISTICS LLC | 4566135 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/13/2026 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC920001435-00
01/13/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-XPT-FL-19-S0353035-00
12/17/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2026)
12/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
01/16/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/17/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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