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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TUCKER TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 672167 · MC314236 · EIN 57-1112139 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1426 OLD DAIRY DR, COLUMBIA, SC, 29201
(803) 254-4806 · DAVID A TUCKER
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
17 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 377
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY — $4M BIPD · policy 3E4 23 00 · eff 09/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance226 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance87 pts
Driver Fitness32 pts
Unsafe Driving29 pts
Other10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 173.24B2-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 |
Most inspected states
SC61
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.70 | 1.75 | ≈18–25% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.29 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.65 | 2.48 | ≈30–34% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.00 | 1.04 | — | ▲ worse |
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Newberry County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Newberry County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% · Speeding 41%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% · Tires 18% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 20 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: 6 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 100%
393.45D-B, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB
✓ 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
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.987).
🎓 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 — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | GREENVILLE, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
19 truck11 trailer2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID A TUCKER
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1997-01-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID A TUCKER | 670647 | officer | strong |
| DAVID A TUCKER | 1960292 | officer | strong |
| SPINX TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 917597 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DAVID A TUCKER (USDOT 670647, 1996).
Activity history (recent)
11/06/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2023)
09/29/2022 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3E42300
09/01/2022 — Insurance filed — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 3E4 23 00
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3E42300
03/17/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/01/2015 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 3J42300
09/01/2003 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL430442
01/01/2003 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL430442
09/01/2002 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FARMERS UNION PROP. AND CAS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1AB0368193
09/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL430442
02/06/2002 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (11/19/2002)
09/01/2001 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FARMERS UNION PROP. AND CAS. CO.
CARGO · policy 1AB0368193
01/18/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (11/20/2001)
08/01/2000 — Insurance cancelled — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy UMC1012171
08/01/1999 — Insurance cancelled — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 1481507
08/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CPP1000625
07/20/1999 — Insurance cancelled — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy UMC1012117
07/20/1999 — Insurance replaced — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP1000625
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/672167.