VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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THE SALVATION ARMY
USDOT 629149 · EIN 58-0660607
1424 NORTHEAST EXPRESSWAY NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30033
(404) 728-1375 · KELLEN EKKENS
79
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 13% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
382 / 211
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 162
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance78 pts
Unsafe Driving71 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 63 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.25E-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
GA8
FL8
DC3
MD3
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.26 | 0.23 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.43 | 0.36 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.87 | 3.13 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 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
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 Fulton County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fulton County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 89% · Following / lane / reckless 11%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 5 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 72% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 21% · Other 8%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 29 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: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
392.16B-DPASS, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.195).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.903).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | CARROLLTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/12/2024 | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KELLEN EKKENS
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
1996-02-01
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
03/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
02/01/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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