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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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NATURAL STATE CARRIERS INC
USDOT 673410 · MC312596 · EIN 20-1283736 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
135 JOHNSTON RD, SEARCY, AR, 72143
(501) 278-9910 · JAMES S THOMPSON
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
25 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 318
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy A0268412001 · eff 02/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Unsafe Driving66 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance37 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Other8 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 13 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 |
Most inspected states
AR15
TN6
TX5
MS4
SC2
FL1
IL1
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.71 | 2.92 | ≈55–62% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.58 | 0.35 | ≈55–62% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.58 | 0.63 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.14 | 0.15 | ≈18–25% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.90 | 5.90 | ≈64–68% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 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 Crittenden County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crittenden County, AR 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 45% · Speeding 42% · Other 8%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 37 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 54% · False log / RODS 46%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 37% (1 OOS) · Brakes 18% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 4 inspections, 15 violations, 6 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 53%
393.47A-BCFSAD ×2, 396.5B-HWSL ×2, 393.75B-TFV
✓ 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 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.425).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 27%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 13%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 393.47A-BCFSAD ×2, 396.5B-HWSL ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/18/2026 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2024 | TUCKER, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer25 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES S THOMPSON
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
1997-01-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARDINAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 191496 | 4 VINs | strong |
| JAMES S THOMPSON | 1367773 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0268412001
02/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013583
10/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
02/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0093405002
02/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005649
02/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0074414002
04/10/2017 — Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0074414002
04/10/2017 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS NM7892
03/08/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/14/2017)
03/08/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/14/2017)
02/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0074414002
02/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM015908-01
01/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2017)
01/05/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2017)
02/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PICCO0004237
01/05/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2016)
01/05/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2016)
02/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 361859
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/673410.