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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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ELK RIDGE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 653145 · MC307520 · EIN 62-1429889 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1401 TRIPLE K AVE, LAWRENCEBURG, TN, 38464
(931) 388-4499 · RICHARD A DAVIS
59
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 31.8% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
20 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
42 / 404
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0229523001 · eff 10/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance420 pts
Unsafe Driving58 pts
Other18 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TN8
IA7
MO4
KY4
IL3
AL3
IN3
WI2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.10 | 3.19 | ≈36–43% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.24 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.64 | 8.22 | ≈91–95% (over 75) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 34% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (4 OOS) · Tires 20% (3 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 30 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 Buchanan County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 72% · Following / lane / reckless 28%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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: 3 inspections, 15 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.48).
2. Other4 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.325).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/11/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer10 incomplete vehicle9 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD A DAVIS
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1996-08-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULCH BLOWERS OF FLORIDA INC | 3899313 | officer | strong |
| OLYMPIC VIEW CONSTRUCTION | 908053 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD A DAVIS | 560625 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD A DAVIS | 1057474 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD A DAVIS | 1267938 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD A DAVIS | 2036777 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RICHARD A DAVIS (USDOT 560625, 1994).
Activity history (recent)
03/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0229523001
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011992
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZG9083
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0006845
11/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP44080A
10/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP44080A
10/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882882 01
09/04/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2018)
10/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICLA0003976
09/05/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2017)
08/06/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP66242A
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-882742-3
10/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000618
10/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP66242A
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP66242A
10/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP66242A
10/01/2009 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICTN0002674
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/653145.