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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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QUALITY BEVERAGE LLC
USDOT 855807 · EIN 56-2063042
3249 BENCHMARK DRIVE, LADSON, SC, 29456
(704) 638-2042 · CARL RITCHIE
54
High risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 57.1% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 17.6% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
80 / 62
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 391
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate57.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate17.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance298 pts
Unsafe Driving123 pts
Other18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NC13
SC11
GA8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.79 | 1.83 | ≈54–61% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.31 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.12 | 1.14 | ≈93–97% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.10 | 14.69 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 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 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 49% (5 OOS) · Tires 34% (5 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• 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 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Orangeburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orangeburg County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 51% · Phone / texting 41% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 24 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: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.575).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 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 — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | DARLINGTON, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/24/2026 | SUMMERVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 01/09/2025 | NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
23 truck22 trailer7 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
CARL RITCHIE
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2000-02-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA BOTTLING COMPANY INC | 233998 | officer, email | strong |
| PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC | 16228 | officer, email | strong |
| INDEPENDENT BEVERAGE COMPANY LLC | 267163 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
02/16/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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