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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ASHLAND SPECIALTY CO LLC
USDOT 459393 · EIN 45-3067003
125 29TH STREET, ASHLAND, KY, 41105-0057
(606) 324-1323 · LISA SMITH
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 177
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance177 pts
Other10 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 8 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
KY34
WV6
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.35 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.64 | 3.64 | ≈44–48% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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 Rowan County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Rowan County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 50% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 30 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: 6 inspections, 8 violations, 4 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 3 OOS · 63%
396.3A1-BOS ×2, 393.45D-BAAL, 396.17C-PI
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.73).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.47E, 393.40F-BNPB, 393.95F
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | BARBOURSVILLE, WV | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2026 | HARDY, KY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 11/20/2024 | HUNTINGTON, WV | ✓ |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
LISA SMITH
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1991-09-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 32 carriers
Shares identifiers with 32 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRETT ENTERPRISES OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 266765 | officer | strong |
| BOSLEY RENTAL & SUPPLY INC | 1244977 | officer | strong |
| C&L FEED AG SUPPLY INC | 2486443 | officer | strong |
| DRUMMOND MASONRY INC | 2714173 | officer | strong |
| GARY SMITH | 2449359 | officer | strong |
| GROUND TRANSAMERICA INC | 1737768 | officer | strong |
| ICANDY HAUS LLC | 3873886 | officer | strong |
| JOHN BOSCH BUS INC | 3004624 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MUSKOGEE TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO (USDOT 34296, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
07/24/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2023)
09/26/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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