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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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COMBS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 970616 · MC443386 · EIN 61-1394356 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
885 BLACK BOTTOM ROAD, JEREMIAH, KY, 41826
(606) 794-0335 · KATHLEEN L COMBS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 7
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 29
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT31179A · eff 10/18/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance24 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.47E | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
VA24
KY15
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.71 | — | 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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 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 Wise County, VA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wise County, VA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 100%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.53B-B, 393.55E-B
✓ 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 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | WISE, VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
10 trailer7 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KATHLEEN L COMBS
Recordable crash rate
11.9 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
2001-08-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMBS TRUX INC | 2875333 | officer, email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
10/18/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT31179A
10/18/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2175212
12/14/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2175212
09/07/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2016)
04/02/2016 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2175212
04/25/2013 — Insurance replaced — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 33.281837
07/19/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (11/22/2023)
06/25/2010 — Insurance cancelled — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 33.281837
04/25/2010 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 28595
02/27/2010 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 27010
01/26/2010 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 25686
01/25/2010 — Insurance replaced — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 27010
01/04/2010 — Insurance replaced — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 25686
11/18/2008 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 25686
10/21/2008 — Insurance replaced — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 25686
10/02/2008 — Insurance cancelled — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PAP DUOA 25686
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/970616.