VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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EXPLORERS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 705158 · MC326030 · EIN 58-2345441 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5325 T L BOWER WAY, FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, 30542
(770) 967-8889 · TOM BOWERS
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
43 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
90 / 229
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 9399788 · eff 06/26/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate1.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance138 pts
Unsafe Driving69 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Other5 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 177.817E2-HMHC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 8 |
Most inspected states
GA67
SC19
NC3
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.45 | 1.45 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.17 | 1.11 | ≈9–13% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 3 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 GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from GA 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 87% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• 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 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 46% · Brakes 35% (1 OOS) · Suspension / axle 15%
• 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 6 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: 12 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.9A-LBL, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.878).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.088).
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 25%
177.817E2-HMHC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/10/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/27/2025 | TUCKER, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/18/2025 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/17/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer22 incomplete vehicle9 truck
Company profile
Officer
TOM BOWERS
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2021)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1997-09-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2021)
07/26/2009 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FBCAT0089300
06/29/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2009)
06/29/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2009)
06/26/2009 — Insurance filed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9399788
06/26/2009 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FBCAT0089300
12/12/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/12/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/25/2007 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XCG 255 16 91
06/26/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAO0200334
06/26/2007 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy PAC 375 71 64
05/30/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2007)
05/30/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2007)
02/26/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/03/2007)
06/26/2006 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP3757165
11/18/1999 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8-23 MZG 8065 75 07
10/29/1997 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/03/2007)
09/15/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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