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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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DUKE ENERGY BUSINESS SERVICES LLC
USDOT 94646 · EIN 56-2115358
525 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28202-1006
(980) 373-5132 · DENISE KENNEDY
85
Low risk
Risk factors
28 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
9583 / 4459
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
84 / 166
Crashes (24 mo)
28
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance93 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Other10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.4A-DOSP | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 172.519D1-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NC53
FL17
SC6
IN6
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.75 | 1.77 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 74% · Speeding 15% · Following / lane / reckless 11%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 73% (1 OOS) · Load securement 20% (2 OOS) · Brakes 6% (1 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 13 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: 9 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.11A1-LSLM, 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LCHL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.313).
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Crash record — 28 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 | ZEBULON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/03/2026 | NRETON, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/17/2026 | REIDSVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/13/2026 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 06/12/2026 | DALLAS, NC | 1 | ||
| 05/27/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 05/26/2026 | ANDERSON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 05/19/2026 | WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/20/2026 | CINCINNATI, OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2026 | GREENSBORO, NC | 1 |
Equipment — 78 vehicles seen in inspections
27 truck25 incomplete vehicle25 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
DENISE KENNEDY
Annual mileage
31.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4039
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | 92261 | 4 VINs | strong |
| LUCKY LIMOUSINE & TOWNCAR SERVICE LLC | 1387637 | officer | strong |
| PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY INC | 196861 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
31.6M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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