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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SHARP TRANSIT LLC
USDOT 910824 · MC394995 · EIN 56-2206676 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
300 S MAIN ST STE 1, SALISBURY, NC, 28144
(704) 630-1160 · BEN R SHARP
50
High risk
Risk factors
4 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
360 / 456
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
289 / 1424
Crashes (24 mo)
42 · 4 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy HMU200123-04 · eff 08/06/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance736 pts
Unsafe Driving563 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance106 pts
Other42 pts
Driver Fitness31 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 160 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 99 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 88 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 86 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 54 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 |
Most inspected states
NC140
FL40
GA35
MI30
SC22
OH14
TN6
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.40 | 1.43 | ≈23–30% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.21 | 3.30 | ≈37–41% | ▲ 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
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 Hillsborough County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hillsborough County, FL 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 26% · Seat belt 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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 45% (1 OOS) · Other 29% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 22%
• 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 14 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 46% (11 OOS) · Tires 20% (8 OOS) · Brakes 14% (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 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: 32 inspections, 26 violations, 7 OOS, 18 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 9 OOS · 65%
393.9A-LTSI ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.407).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 19%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.16-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 56 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.05).
3. Other2 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLS1, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LTSI ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.9A-LCL ×2, 393.201A-FRBFC ×2
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Crash record — 42 in 24 months · 4 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2026 | MUSKEGON, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/24/2026 | PORTAGE, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/23/2026 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ||
| 08/07/2026 | SALISBURY, NC | ✓ | ||
| 08/02/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/20/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/14/2026 | CONCORD, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/12/2026 | CHAPEL HILL, NC | ✓ | ||
| 07/09/2026 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | ✓ | ||
| 06/27/2026 | GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer49 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BEN R SHARP
Annual mileage
34.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
456
Registered since
2000-10-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUELINX CORPORATION | 1231913 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUTION LLC | 872248 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GOLDING TRANSPORT INC | 571885 | 2 VINs | medium |
| THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC | 224549 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
34.9M mi reported (2024)
09/14/2021 — Insurance name changed — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HMU200123-01
08/12/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2021)
08/12/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2021)
08/06/2021 — Insurance filed — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HMU200123-04
08/06/2021 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HMU200123-01
03/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP97525E
03/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP97525E
02/25/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2019)
02/25/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2019)
06/23/2006 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP05658A
04/25/2005 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP27748A
03/29/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/05/2005)
03/29/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/05/2005)
02/11/2005 — Insurance cancelled — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 6117979
01/18/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/11/2005)
01/18/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/11/2005)
02/11/2004 — Insurance cancelled — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 6113181
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