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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 538227 · MC91202 · EIN 56-1942445 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7037 HWY 70 W, LA GRANGE, NC, 28551
(866) 534-5865 · STEPHEN FOSS
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
103 / 79
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
233 / 737
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $2M BIPD · policy 7107746 · eff 02/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance677 pts
Other45 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 150 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 81 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 38 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
NC197
VA27
SC5
TN4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.31 | 0.23 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.24 | 4.33 | ≈65–69% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 3 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 Halifax County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Halifax County, NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · False log / RODS 33%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 32% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (2 OOS) · Brakes 23% (8 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 33 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: 22 inspections, 17 violations, 7 OOS, 13 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 7 OOS · 82%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.134B-CRHLC ×2, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.18).
2. Other3 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.134B-CRHLC ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ | ||
| 04/09/2026 | GASTONIA, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/27/2026 | KINGSPORT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2025 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck25 trailer11 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN FOSS
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
79
Registered since
1993-09-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (34 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALL RECYCLING LLC | 1924620 | 5 VINs | strong |
| ANTHONY TODD COX | 1111095 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TIM WOLFE | 3221048 | 4 VINs | strong |
| HOPE BRIGHT | 2981796 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BIG ROCK GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4018778 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FOSS DEMOLITION INC | 2644071 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JUSTIN AND SONS TRUCKING LLC | 4002720 | 2 VINs | medium |
| M&M TRUCKING | 3461987 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2023)
02/15/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/01/2024 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7107746
02/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
02/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
01/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2023)
02/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
01/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2022)
12/23/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/07/2024)
12/20/2021 — Insurance name changed — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
02/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
01/05/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/29/2021)
02/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
01/06/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2020)
02/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AXSCA001258
02/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0703730
01/07/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2019)
05/11/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/20/2021)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/538227.