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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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TENNESSEE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 630147 · EIN 62-1558184
4637 HWY 19 EAST, RIPLEY, TN, 38063
(731) 635-2119 · DARRELL SMITH
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.1% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
11 / 162
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance90 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance39 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 172.600C1-HMER | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
TN4
MS4
MO3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.82 | 0.82 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 3.00 | ≈29–33% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.56 | 1.56 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
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
Unsafe Driving 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 51% · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 24%
• 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 17 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, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ 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
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 33%
172.600C1-HMER, 177.801-HMHCNP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 14 vehicles seen in inspections
7 incomplete vehicle6 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
DARRELL SMITH
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
1996-02-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULVERTS PLUS INC | 445459 | officer | strong |
| D TOOL MAN LLC | 1796076 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL LYNN SMITH | 1462421 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL SMITH | 1445758 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL SMITH | 1265635 | officer | strong |
| DARRELL SMITH | 1841519 | officer | strong |
| DDS-A DIVINED DESIGNED SOLUTIONS LLC | 3746875 | officer | strong |
| ERVIN RUSSELL SMITH | 1502790 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CULVERTS PLUS INC (USDOT 445459, 1991).
Activity history (recent)
09/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2022)
02/12/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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