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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 876428 · MC383887 · EIN 71-0840020 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
99 HOLLY RIDGE RD, WILLARD, MO, 65781
(479) 420-1039 · MEL HUTCHISON
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 11.8% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
18 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 339
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 6518441 · eff 11/09/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance233 pts
Vehicle Maintenance111 pts
Unsafe Driving37 pts
Other8 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 63 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 55 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 395.8A-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 14 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
CA7
NM7
MO6
IN5
AZ2
KY2
IL1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.66 | 2.36 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.31 | 2.51 | ≈92–99% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.87 | 4.33 | ≈42–46% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 46% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 36% · Other 15% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 22 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 Franklin County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Franklin County, MO 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 54% · Speeding 46%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 21 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 36% (2 OOS) · Brakes 25% · Suspension / axle 16% (2 OOS)
• 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 23 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: 5 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
392.3-I
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.733).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.903).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.995).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | E ST LOUIS TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2025 | NOT IN CITY, NM | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer27 truck
Company profile
Officer
MEL HUTCHISON
Annual mileage
21.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2000-04-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEMP TRANS CORP | 1830663 | 12 VINs | strong |
| NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 5 VINs | strong |
| CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC | 576568 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC | 628310 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SHROCK TRUCKING INC | 1675597 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/14/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6518441
11/13/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
21.4M mi reported (2023)
10/18/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2024)
10/18/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2024)
11/09/2023 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6518441
11/09/2023 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6518441
11/09/2023 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1936635
11/09/2022 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1936635
11/09/2021 — Insurance replaced — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMC1018905
11/09/2019 — Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MMC1018905
11/09/2018 — Insurance filed — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 790026642
11/09/2018 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
CARGO · policy PRA9192105
11/09/2017 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AAL00001-1411
11/09/2016 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201500008308-14
04/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3042892
02/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0011416
01/05/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2015)
01/05/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2015)
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/876428.