VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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EASTERN STAR
USDOT 925442 · MC399615 · EIN 58-2434416 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2075 BOGGS ROAD, DULUTH, GA, 30096
(678) 541-0234 · SORTERRIO POPE
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
100 / 80
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
215 / 736
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $750K BIPD · policy 4H779472 · eff 08/21/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving336 pts
Vehicle Maintenance276 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance98 pts
Other34 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 115 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 63 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 51 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
GA49
NC38
AL30
SC25
TN25
KY16
MS8
FL6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.65 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.37 | 0.38 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.11 | ≈41–45% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.78 | 1.81 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 57% · Seat belt 21% · Phone / texting 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 41% · False log / RODS 41% (2 OOS) · Other 11%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low 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 25 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 40% (8 OOS) · Brakes 25% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13% (1 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 10 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: 21 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 13 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 46%
393.47E ×3, 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 31%
392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 23%
393.207A-SUBL, 393.53B-B, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.335).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 392.16-D ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2026 | MADISON, AL | ✓ | ||
| 03/24/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/05/2026 | NASHVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/08/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/24/2025 | KENNESAW, GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/21/2024 | VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle19 truck19 trailer
Company profile
Officer
SORTERRIO POPE
Annual mileage
4.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
79
Registered since
2000-12-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST WHOLESALES PLACE LLC | 4252948 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.6M mi reported (2024)
09/28/2016 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-Z11-259971-02
09/01/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/09/2016)
08/21/2016 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4H779472
08/21/2016 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-Z11-259971-02
08/21/2013 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ASC-Z11-259971-02
08/21/2011 — Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0M1212
10/04/2008 — Insurance cancelled — HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0M1212
09/04/2008 — Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0M1212
08/21/2007 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2071710875
06/05/2005 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2071710875
05/09/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2005)
01/03/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/21/2004 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2071710875
11/18/2003 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 221381 0301
03/12/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (01/15/2004)
12/29/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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