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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MATTHEWS GARAGE INC
USDOT 858842 · MC1729110 · EIN 58-2361457 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
18 PINSON DR, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30120
(770) 382-0900 · JEREMY MATTHEWS
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
48 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
52 / 193
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TOWCA000324 01 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance192 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
GA45
AL5
NC1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.13 | 1.14 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.64 | 0.64 | ≈4–8% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “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 Fulton County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Fulton 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% · Seat belt 38% · Speeding 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 60% · Tires 21% (2 OOS) · Load securement 11% (2 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 3 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: 3 inspections, 16 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 63%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LHLI ×2, 396.3A1-TFCV
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.48).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
392.2-SLLTL, 395.8A, 392.9AA2-OA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLILC
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.847).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LHLI ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ||
| 12/16/2024 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle13 truck10 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JEREMY MATTHEWS
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
2000-02-28
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY MATTHEWS | 2331718 | officer | strong |
| JJM TRUCKING LLC | 3277258 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TOWCA000324 01
04/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TOWCA000324 00
03/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
03/05/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2026)
05/23/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/28/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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