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HOLMES MOTORS INC
Diberville, MS
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1408700
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
55.6% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1408700
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 23, 2005
Annual Mileage
59,136 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10651 Boney Ave, Diberville, MS 39540
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kathy Atkins
Officer 2
Jordan Howell
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
55.6% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA7
AL4
FL3
US1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Car Hauler
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GY4KEF90441 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMAL9FG698146 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMEL5LG298963 | 3 | 2 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFE4737EL000801 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1GCRCREH2JZ199549 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFGXLDLT4854 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cottrell CX-5303, CX-5304, CX-5308, C-5309 | Car Hauler | 5E0AX1747KG214301 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | 4308006068 | PENSACOLA FL | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
RAM CHEVROLET |
3C7WRMEL5LG298963 1GCRCREH2JZ199549 |
MS A557763 MS JJ2098 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 1219000328 | FORSYTH GA | I | 1 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GY4KEF90441 |
MS A545431 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 2113002505 | HEFLIN AL | I | — | — | HOLMES MOTORS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRMAL9FG698146 5VGFE4737EL000801 |
MS A545432 MS 154828A |
| March 30, 2026 | 2837005237 | PENSACOLA FL | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMEL5LG298963 |
MS A557763 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | 1276000404 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GY4KEF90441 |
MS A545431 |
| September 16, 2025 | 1428001319 | COLUMBUS GA | II | 12 | 4 | HOLMES MOTORS INC | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMEL5LG298963 |
MS 201720 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.106B-C | Cargo - Not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 1908000067 | HEFLIN AL, US | I | 1 | 1 | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GY4KEF90441 |
MS A545431 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | 1451000233 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | I | 2 | 1 | HOLMES MOTORS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAMPERS KA |
3C7WRMAL9FG698146 5VGFE4737EL000801 |
MS A545432 MS 154828A |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | 1905001720 | WEIGHT STATION, AL | I | 2 | — | HOLMES MOTORS | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GY4KEF90441 |
MS A545431 |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| August 28, 2024 | JLUA010730 | WEIGH STATION, AL | III | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GY4KEF90441 |
MS A309509 |
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