DRAINS UNLIMITED INC
PRESTONSBURG, KY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DRAINS UNLIMITED INC (USDOT 1140384) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JOANNA JERDIS (Company officer); MICHAEL PENNINGTON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1140384/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 73 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.88% | 4.88% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DRAINS UNLIMITED INC is a motor carrier based in PRESTONSBURG, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1140384. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 7 drivers, with 73 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DRAINS UNLIMITED INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 7 drivers, based in Prestonsburg, KY. Across 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 79% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (41) and WV (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
11.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Chevrolet, Mack, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 38 | 2 | 5.3% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.49 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.67 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 1.28 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (73 rows) View all 73 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88360483 | Jul 9, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88114487 | Jun 11, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 88052745 | Jun 3, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.41APC, 393.95A4-EENA, 393.95F | Yes |
| 87969936 | May 27, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87913916 | May 19, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87888866 | May 18, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87520027 | Apr 7, 2026 | VA | 1 | INDEPENDENCE VA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | — | No |
| 87114491 | Feb 23, 2026 | KY | 2 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86861972 | Jan 22, 2026 | KY | 2 | LACKEY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85967228 | Oct 6, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85937444 | Oct 2, 2025 | KY | 2 | HINDMAN |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85889333 | Sep 26, 2025 | KY | 2 | HAZARD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85565001 | Aug 22, 2025 | KY | 2 | HINDMAN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85531302 | Aug 19, 2025 | KY | 2 | HINDMAN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85430001 | Aug 7, 2025 | KY | 2 | ALLEN CITY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85319210 | Jul 25, 2025 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85152159 | Jul 8, 2025 | KY | 2 | HINDMAN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 84715911 | May 19, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84542363 | Apr 30, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 396.3A1-LC | Yes |
| 84392078 | Apr 14, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84392109 | Apr 12, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 84363354 | Apr 9, 2025 | KY | 3 | MARTIN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84156310 | Mar 17, 2025 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83980508 | Feb 26, 2025 | WV | 2 | LOGAN WV |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83727052 | Jan 28, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0070588595 | Jul 18, 2008 | KY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 27, 2014oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify DRAINS UNLIMITED INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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