VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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KNIGHT'S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR & WRECKER SERVICE INC
USDOT 809002 · MC768849 · EIN 71-0939581 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2892 OLD HWY 84 E, ASHFORD, AL, 36312
(334) 899-3257 · JERRY DEWAYNE KNIGHT
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
32 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 89
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CNA 4492140 · eff 03/24/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance62 pts
Unsafe Driving19 pts
Other9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 395.8F01 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
FL13
GA7
AL2
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.27 | 0.27 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.31 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.76 | 2.64 | ≈40–44% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, FL 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 74% · Following / lane / reckless 26%
• 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 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 55% · Load securement 16% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 13%
• 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 25 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: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 75%
392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 25%
395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.225).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2025 | ASHFORD, AL | ✓ | ||
| 04/25/2025 | RURAL SHELBY, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
13 incomplete vehicle8 truck7 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
JERRY DEWAYNE KNIGHT
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
1999-05-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE MAY JR | 867025 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/28/2026 — Insurance name changed — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4492140
03/26/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2026)
03/26/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2026)
03/24/2026 — Insurance filed — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CNA 4492140
03/24/2026 — Insurance replaced — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4492140
11/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
02/21/2024 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4492140
02/21/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP108991
01/25/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2021)
01/25/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2021)
02/21/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-667229-01
01/27/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2020)
01/27/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2020)
01/21/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-667229-01
12/26/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2020)
12/26/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2020)
04/14/2016 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-667229-01
01/06/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/809002.