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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KINGS TIRE SERVICE INC
USDOT 456596 · EIN 55-0566053
6242 AIRPORT ROAD, BLUEFIELD, WV, 24701
(304) 325-0571 · JAMES WALKER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
32 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
47 / 242
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance186 pts
Unsafe Driving49 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
WV34
VA5
PA5
TN2
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.54 | 1.54 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.12 | 4.12 | ≈51–55% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Mercer County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mercer County, WV 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 90% · Other 10%
• 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 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 26% · Brakes 19% (1 OOS)
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 33%
396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EENA
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.09).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ 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 1.155).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
28 incomplete vehicle4 truck4 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES WALKER
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
1991-08-27
Operation
Interstate
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Activity history (recent)
05/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
08/27/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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