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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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ERVIN CABLE CONSTRUCTION LLC
USDOT 484244 · EIN 22-3882749
450 PRYOR BLVD, STURGIS, KY, 42459-0019
(270) 333-3366 · LYLE PINKSTON
50
High risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 20.6% — above the 6.7% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
706 / 1210
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 524
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate20.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance226 pts
Driver Fitness109 pts
Unsafe Driving108 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance81 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 392.3 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
IL6
TN4
GA3
IN3
NM3
MO3
MS3
MI2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.14 | 0.13 | ≈3–10% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.89 | 0.92 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 2.03 | 2.09 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.74 | 3.74 | ≈45–49% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 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 15 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 Wayne County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wayne County, IN 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 66% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Other 9%
• 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 2 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (2 OOS) · Load securement 27% (4 OOS) · Brakes 20% (4 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 25 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: 8 inspections, 23 violations, 8 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 30%
393.130B-CHVE, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LHWS
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.805).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2LC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.105).
3. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8A
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 395.8A1-HOSP ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2025 | JACKSON, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/05/2025 | JACKSON, MS | 2 | ||
| 01/24/2025 | LEWISPORT, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/12/2024 | WALTHALL, MS | 1 |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
37 incomplete vehicle26 trailer7 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
LYLE PINKSTON
Annual mileage
10.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
81
Registered since
1992-05-19
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
05/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
10.7M mi reported (2024)
05/19/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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