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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 664786 · EIN 94-1554388
109 NORTHPARK BLVD, COVINGTON, LA, 70433
(985) 801-5128 · SHANNON CARDWELL
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
297 / 132
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
83 / 351
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance321 pts
Unsafe Driving43 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other19 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
CA52
FL10
WA9
TX5
OR2
AZ2
CO1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.56 | 0.53 | ≈14–21% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.55 | 2.54 | ≈28–32% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 47% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Speeding 19%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 9 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 46% (2 OOS) · Tires 18% (3 OOS) · Load securement 13% (5 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 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: 10 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.9A-HLLH, 393.45D-B, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.912).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.42).
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 17%
392.2RG
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | ISSAQUAH, WA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/15/2025 | TAMPA, FL | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2025 | LAKELAND, FL | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2025 | RENTON, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
24 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
SHANNON CARDWELL
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
55
Registered since
1996-10-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 237962 | 1 VINs | strong |
| SOUTHERN REBAR & SUPPLIES INC | 3189721 | officer | strong |
| SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS LLC | 429089 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2026)
10/28/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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