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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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PLUNKETT DIST CO INC
USDOT 698804 · EIN 71-0271786
1010 SOUTH Y STREET, FORT SMITH, AR, 72901-5922
(479) 782-2190 · DON PLUNKETT
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
34 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 200
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
OK24
AR9
TX7
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.60 | 0.45 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.27 | 0.15 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.12 | 3.04 | ≈36–40% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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 OK · medium impact
• Review the inspections from OK 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 38% · Speeding 38% · Other 24%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 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 44% (1 OOS) · Tires 41% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 8%
• 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 26 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, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 393.45D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.34).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | SUNNYVALE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 07/07/2025 | OKEMAH, OK | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer15 truck11 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DON PLUNKETT
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
1997-07-24
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
06/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
07/24/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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