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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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N K S DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 64875 · EIN 51-0062962
205 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
(302) 324-4103 · TRAVIS BROWN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
46 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
13 / 129
Crashes (24 mo)
1
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance78 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Other12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.47E | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 7 | 0 |
Most inspected states
DE13
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.13 | 1.78 | — | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.20 | 4.43 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “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 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
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, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 22%
393.53B-B, 393.95A1
✓ 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. Not in SMS1 viol · 11%
392.2WG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | SMYRNA, DE | 1 |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
12 truck12 trailer2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TRAVIS BROWN
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 25 carriers
Shares identifiers with 25 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR Z SEVEN CUSTOM TRANSPORT LLC | 3339124 | officer | strong |
| BROWN & SON MOBILE HOME SERVICE LLC | 2898180 | officer | strong |
| BROWN TRUCKING AND LIVESTOCK LLC | 4051193 | officer | strong |
| BROWNTEX LOGISTICS LLC | 4223335 | officer | strong |
| BROWNTOWN FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 2191956 | officer | strong |
| CENTRAL FOREST PRODUCTS INC | 457920 | officer | strong |
| CROSS B CATTLE COMPANY | 3400288 | officer | strong |
| EXCLUSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3252060 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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