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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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FIVE STAR FOOD SERVICE INC
USDOT 754334 · EIN 58-2225899
412 EAST 10TH STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403
(423) 777-8510 · MIKE MCLEAN
85
Low risk
Risk factors
12 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
813 / 650
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
192 / 1058
Crashes (24 mo)
12
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance669 pts
Unsafe Driving225 pts
Driver Fitness77 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol72 pts
Other43 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 90 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 80 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 48 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 45 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
Most inspected states
GA76
MS47
FL24
KY14
TN11
IN8
AL8
US3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.19 | ≈65–69% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.18 | 0.18 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.27 | 3.35 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 2 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 Boone County, KY · medium impact
• 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
Following / lane / reckless 63% · Speeding 22% · Other 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 94% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 6%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (9 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 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.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 51% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 12% · Brakes 10% (4 OOS)
• 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 29 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: 18 inspections, 22 violations, 4 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 3 OOS · 45%
392.9A2-C ×2, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.453).
2. Other8 viol · 1 OOS · 36%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLSIV ×2, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 391.41APC ×2, 392.9A2-C ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV ×2
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Crash record — 12 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2026 | DALTON, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/05/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 11/25/2025 | EVANSVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 11/17/2025 | MACON, GA | ✓ | ||
| 09/15/2025 | AUGUSTA, KY | ✓ | ||
| 09/08/2025 | MACON, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/03/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2025 | SAVANNAH, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
47 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MIKE MCLEAN
Annual mileage
7.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1998-06-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
12/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.3M mi reported (2024)
06/17/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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