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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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PREFERRED PINE STRAW INC
USDOT 854422 · MC413974 · EIN 20-0202940 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
26644 SR 247, BRANFORD, FL, 32008-2632
(386) 935-2773 · JOHNNY VINCENT
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 52.4% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
14 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
45 / 309
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy DC920001101-00 · eff 12/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate52.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance241 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance36 pts
Unsafe Driving23 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 15 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
FL20
SC8
AL6
MS4
GA3
LA2
NC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.18 | 1.21 | ≈11–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.13 | ≈18–25% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.72 | 6.72 | ≈79–83% (near 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (3 OOS) · Tires 17% (3 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 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Tallapoosa County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tallapoosa County, AL 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 57% · Speeding 43%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 9 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance6 viol · 50%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.04).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 8%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.075).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer24 truck5 other
Company profile
Officer
JOHNNY VINCENT
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2000-02-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARROLL FULMER LOGISTICS CORPORATION | 1021374 | 3 VINs | strong |
| VINCENT IMPLEMENTS INC | 8074 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: VINCENT IMPLEMENTS INC (USDOT 8074, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
12/01/2025 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC920001101-00
12/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910022-01
11/04/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/18/2025)
11/04/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/18/2025)
12/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910022
11/04/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2024)
11/04/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2024)
12/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy W14AF00307
11/06/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2023)
11/06/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2023)
12/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0003474
03/12/2019 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0717232
03/12/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08026402
03/12/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08026401
10/02/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08026401
08/27/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08026401
03/12/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881757 01
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/854422.