VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SADLER BROS TRUCKING & LEASING CO INC
USDOT 8350 · MC215314 · EIN 62-0811537 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
436 ENOS REED DR, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210-4302
(615) 256-4911 · CHRISTOPHER B SADLER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
12 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
93 / 165
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
148 / 527
Crashes (24 mo)
12
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT38922A · eff 03/31/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance224 pts
Unsafe Driving172 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance113 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 39 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 17 |
Most inspected states
TN117
IN9
KY8
GA6
FL4
AL2
IL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.73 | 1.74 | ≈22–29% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.31 | ≈54–61% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.82 | 2.92 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-13. “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 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cook County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cook County, GA 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 55% · Speeding 40% · Other 6%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · Log / ELD device 27% · False log / RODS 27% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 58% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16% (1 OOS) · Brakes 11%
• 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 22 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: 20 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 19 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.297).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 12 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | NASHVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2025 | FRANKFORT (FRANKLIN CO), KY | ✓ | ||
| 10/05/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 09/20/2025 | MURFREESBORO, TN | ✓ | ||
| 08/23/2025 | FAIRVIEW, TN | ✓ | ||
| 06/28/2025 | WORTH TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/28/2025 | not in city limit, TN | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2025 | MOUNT JULIET, TN | ✓ | ||
| 05/09/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 03/01/2025 | NASHVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 86 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer40 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER B SADLER
Annual mileage
7.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
165
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 33 carriers
Shares identifiers with 33 carriers (31 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MARK MCELVAIN | 1594499 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SKYMILE LOGISTICS INC | 1781088 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SADLER SUPPLY CHAIN | 3095247 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.7M mi reported (2024)
04/30/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZJ3557
03/31/2025 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT38922A
03/31/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZJ3557
05/03/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP48366A
03/31/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP48366A
03/31/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8933623
03/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2019)
03/04/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2019)
03/31/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5455452
03/05/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2018)
03/05/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2018)
03/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8002339
03/31/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000068-02
01/03/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000068-00
12/09/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2014)
12/09/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2014)
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010382
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/8350.