VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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AMERICAN PIPE & SUPPLY
USDOT 713425 · EIN 63-1178963
4100 EASTLAKE BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217
(205) 252-9460 · JOHN HOWE
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 103
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance37 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60C | — | 2 | 0 |
Most inspected states
TN12
FL7
AL6
GA2
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.49 | 0.51 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.68 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.13 | 1.82 | ≈20–24% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 76% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11% · Wheels / rims 11% (1 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 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: 8 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.495).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.368).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | DECATUR, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 13 vehicles seen in inspections
13 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN HOWE
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
1997-11-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPE FEAR UTILITIES LLC | 2779603 | officer | strong |
| EXCEL VAN & STORAGE LTD | 885385 | officer | strong |
| HOWE PRINTING COMPANY INC | 114219 | officer | strong |
| JBC INT'L INC | 1397722 | officer | strong |
| JJH TRANSPORT LLC | 3988687 | officer | strong |
| JOHN HOWE | 4180556 | officer | strong |
| JOHN HOWE | 1371510 | officer | strong |
| NEW YORK DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS INC | 1571060 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HOWE PRINTING COMPANY INC (USDOT 114219, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
05/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
11/07/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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