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UnknownUSDOT 754334· CARRIER· EIN 58-2225899
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FIVE STAR BREAKTIME SOLUTIONS

Legal: FIVE STAR FOOD SERVICE INC

412 EAST 10TH STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403(423) 777-8510brian.pennings@fsbreaktime.comMIKE MCLEAN
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Unknown
per SAFER
Insurance
No active filing
not required
Vehicle OOS
15.6%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3.7%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
12
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
12 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle122 inspections · 15.6% OOS · National 22%
Driver189 inspections · 3.7% OOS · National 6.7%

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Boone County, KY

Medium impact

16 of 85 violations in the last 12 months (19%) came from inspections in Boone County, KY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Boone County, KY 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 15% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing22 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless15 viol61%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other9× · 42%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 6%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 5%
Speeding2 viol23%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 23%
Other4 viol9%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× · 7%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
Seat belt1 viol6%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 6%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 11 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS2 OOS3 viol94%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 88%
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 6%
Log / ELD device1 viol6%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 6%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 10 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 65% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing8 violations · 7 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical7 OOS8 viol100%
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency4× · 46%
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× · 34%
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× · 14%
What to do
  • Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 36 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 21% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing2 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Drugs / alcohol2 OOS2 viol100%
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× · 50%
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× · 50%
What to do
  • Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 48% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing89 violations · 17 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps3 OOS35 viol51%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 11%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× · 7%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× · 6%
Inspection / repair / DVIR11 viol12%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection11× · 12%
Brakes4 OOS5 viol10%
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit3× · 5%
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 3%
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 2%
Tires6 OOS6 viol10%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 7%
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× · 3%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 29 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
21
Inspections
29
Violations
4
Out-of-service
7
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 59%Other 34%Unsafe Driving 7%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
17 violations · 5 OOS · 59% of recent
  • 393.9A-LTSI×2Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
  • 392.9A2-C×2Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured · OOS
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2Other
10 violations · 1 OOS · 34% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSR×4State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-SLLSIV×2State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
  • 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 7% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

288
Inspections
282
Violations
45
Out-of-service
1045
CSA points
66
Crashes
10
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

47 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

47 incomplete vehicle
2019 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 4×
3ALACWFC7KDLL2354· 44A5NPH AL
2021 CHEVROLET 3500/4500seen 3×
54DCDW1D6MS208931· 71BTAG FL
2015 CHEVROLET Expressseen 2×
1GB6G5CG5F1134330· 698247 KY
2023 ISUZU NPR-HDseen 2×
54DC4W1D4PS208009· 20A41TB AL
2017 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWDT8HDHV3532· 20A337M AL
2021 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWFC2MDMT6253· 3443728 IN
2025 CHEVROLET Silverado HDseen 2×
1GB3ARE74SF138214· TN808618 AL
2016 ISUZU NRRseen 2×
JALE5W160G7302501· ZLU308 GA
2015 GMC Savanaseen 2×
1GD675CG8F1220304· 702320 KY
2023 CHEVROLET Expressseen 2×
1HA6GVC74PN000670· 38A6RRB AL
2016 FORD E-350
1FDWE3FL1GDC18087· RRW8729 GA
2024 FORD E-350
1FDWE3FN5RDD43257· 0H25108 TN
2023 ISUZU NPR-HD
54DC4W1D0PS206080· YHN654 GA
2016 GMC Savana
1GD67UCG9G1265375· 744785 KY
2016 FORD E-350
1FDWE3FL2GDC14209· RRW8727 GA
2014 ISUZU NPR/NPR-HD
54DC4W1C6ES804873· 30CISR FL
2023 ISUZU NPR-HD
54DC4W1D9PS207535· YHJ224 GA
2023 CHEVROLET 3500
54DBDW1D8PS206016· A463624 IN
2015 CHEVROLET Express
1GB6G5CG1F1265481· 725870 IN
2023 ISUZU NPR-HD
54DC4W1D9PS202304· YDF501 GA
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV607
1HTEUMML5SS303467· H486353 TN
2021 CHEVROLET Express
1HA6GVC71MN007443· ETT578 GA
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV607
1HTEUMML1SS364489· ZPJ501 GA
2018 FORD E-450
1FDXE4FS6JDC18689· RRW8733 GA
2009 ISUZU NPR
4KLB4W1N39J801636· PNE6286 OH
2024 FORD E-350
1FDWE3FN0RDD42355· Z871904 LA
2023 CHEVROLET Express
1HA6GVC72PN000439· GEP695 GA
2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC4JDJP2965· ZMD439 GA
2021 CHEVROLET 3500/4500
54DCDW1D8MS208929· EZU262 GA
2024 FORD E-450
1FDXE4FN0RDD42477· GRC016 GA

+ 17 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

12

Tow-away

12

Injury

3

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Power units
813
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
650
0 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
7.3M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi650 drivers
Company officer
MIKE MCLEAN
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1998-06-17
Last MCS-150 update
2025-12-08
Census status
Active

Fleet: 813 trucks.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

5
Connected carriers
5
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

2 events
  1. 12/08/2025MCS-150 update filed

    7.3M mi reported (2024)

  2. 06/17/1998Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PROPERTY

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
Last review
2022-05-02
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-12-08
Reported mileage
7,303,915 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 18, 2026, 10:49 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.