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Generated Oct 11, 2026
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PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 625914 · MC296371 · EIN 63-1155589 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2131 3RD AVE SE, CULLMAN, AL, 35055
(256) 739-9155 · EMILEE GOODWIN
25
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
67 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
131 / 1050
Crashes (24 mo)
9 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy TS TS CA0000029 03 · eff 11/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance470 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance304 pts
Unsafe Driving246 pts
Other31 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 119 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 88 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 66 | |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 57 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 49 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 36 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 |
Most inspected states
AL18
TN14
GA12
MS11
CA9
SC7
TX6
WA6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.10 | 3.04 | ≈53–60% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.86 | 0.91 | ≈88–95% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.84 | 4.82 | ≈61–65% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 4 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 · high impact
False log / RODS 66% (4 OOS) · Log / ELD device 22% · Following / lane / reckless 12% (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 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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 Cleburne County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL 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 45% · Speeding 38% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (7 OOS) · Tires 31% (8 OOS) · Brakes 26% (2 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 32 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: 14 inspections, 24 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance12 viol · 50%
395.24 ×9, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.32B-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.645).
2. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.325).
3. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 21%
393.9A-HLLH, 396.3A1-BALAC, 392.7A-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.63).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×9, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/30/2026 | NE | 1 | 5 | ✓ |
| 05/02/2026 | ELBERFELD, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/03/2026 | ALBANY, LA | 1 | 3 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2025 | 8.29 W PENDLETON, OR | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2025 | CULLMAN, AL | 1 | ||
| 08/21/2025 | CONYERS, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/13/2025 | SMYRNA, TN | ✓ | ||
| 05/25/2025 | UNINCORPORATED H.C., FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer35 truck
Company profile
Officer
EMILEE GOODWIN
Annual mileage
5.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
1995-12-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC GRUND | 1729098 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.3M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TS TS CA0000029 03
11/01/2025 — Insurance ended — MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
policy TS TS CA0000029 03
11/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000029 02
10/06/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/20/2025)
11/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000029 01
10/07/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2024)
09/15/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000029 01
08/20/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000029 01
08/19/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2024)
11/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000029 00
10/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2023)
12/12/2022 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106509262
12/12/2022 — Insurance name changed — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000029 00
11/08/2022 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2022)
11/08/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2022)
11/03/2022 — Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 107709923
11/03/2022 — Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 107709923
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