VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SMT ACQUISITION LLC
USDOT 4452721 · MC1754912 · EIN 39-3662168 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4617 FREDERICK AVENUE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO, 64506
(816) 364-2353 · CHRIS BIX
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
500 / 115
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 259
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CRU-0000074-26 · eff 04/16/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance144 pts
Unsafe Driving102 pts
Other35 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Vehicle Maintenance21 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 98 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 396.7A-UOC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 392.2SLSNC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY6
TN5
PA4
MO3
CO2
VT2
NC2
WA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.32 | 0.30 | ≈9–16% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.78 | 0.64 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.32 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.12 | 0.14 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 85% · Other 15% (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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Cumberland County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cumberland County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 69% · Phone / texting 29% · Other 2%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 6 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: 10 inspections, 28 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other21 viol · 75%
390.21TB2-DOT ×7, 390.21TB1-MC ×6, 392.2-SLL ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 7%
395.8F1-HOSM, 395.8K2-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLILC ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.24).
Repeat offenders: 390.21TB2-DOT ×7, 390.21TB1-MC ×6, 392.2-SLL ×4, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×3, 392.2-SLLILC ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle2 bus2 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHRIS BIX
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
CDL drivers
100
Registered since
2025-08-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIRIT-MILLER TRUCKING LLC | 618451 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SPIRIT-MILLER TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 618451, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — Insurance filed — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CRU-0000074-26
04/16/2026 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5029834244
12/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
12/01/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2025)
09/19/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5029834244
08/13/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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