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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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MIDSOUTH PETROLEUM COMPANY INC
USDOT 757465 · MC1601018 · EIN 63-1021772 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
164 1ST AVE NW, VERNON, AL, 35592
(205) 695-7199 · RICHARD M MAYERS
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 205
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 1888799 · eff 03/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance169 pts
Unsafe Driving28 pts
Other14 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
AL24
MS10
FL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.71 | 1.74 | ≈18–25% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.37 | 0.38 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.67 | 3.74 | ≈44–48% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.09 | 0.10 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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 Jefferson County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jefferson County, AL 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 75% · Seat belt 25%
• 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 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 32% (1 OOS) · Brakes 28% · Lighting / lamps 28% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 24 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, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | JACKSON, MS | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2026 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2024 | STARKVILLE, MS | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer18 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD M MAYERS
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
1998-06-30
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIANGLE AUTO SALES INC | 825735 | strong | |
| BUMPERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4015848 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2022)
03/31/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP125035B
03/04/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2024)
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1888799
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP125035B
01/02/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/30/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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