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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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KEN ADAMS SERVICE INC
USDOT 638466 · EIN 22-2413002
18 DEVINS LANE, PLEASANTVILLE, NJ, 08232
(609) 641-4520 · MICHAEL ADAMS
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 100% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1 / 138
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate100% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance72 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 172.514A-HMPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 107.608B-HMAMC | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NJ1
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 10.00 | 10.00 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24.00 | 24.00 | — | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 12.00 | 12.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-19. “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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 42%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 18).
2. Other4 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTL ×3, 107.608B-HMAMC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
172.516C6-HMPMC, 172.514A-HMPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTL ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 1 vehicles seen in inspections
1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL ADAMS
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2013)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
1996-04-24
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 56 carriers
Shares identifiers with 56 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 O'CLOCK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4279851 | officer | strong |
| 4-A TRUCKING | 485681 | officer | strong |
| A&A PAINTING AND RESTORATION COMPNAY INC | 1891740 | officer | strong |
| ACI CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS INC | 2888573 | officer | strong |
| ADAMS DIST INC | 1897526 | officer | strong |
| ADAMS FAMILY HAULING LLC | 4323244 | officer | strong |
| ADAMS LAWN CARE SERVICE | 2400128 | officer | strong |
| ADAMS MARKETING INC | 3371224 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: 4-A TRUCKING (USDOT 485681, 1992).
Activity history (recent)
05/09/2014 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2013)
04/24/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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