VERTICAL WALLS INC
USDOT 2899663 • 710 WEST LANE ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27603
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86108012 | SHOULDER | NC | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84501883 | Roadside | NC | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83637329 | SHOULDER | NC | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 23, 2024 | 81722509 | Roadside | NC | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 80627113 | SHOULDER | NC | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 80026526 | SHOULDER | NC | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79481988 | I-540 | NC | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.45(d), 393.47(e) | No |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 79119329 | SHOULDER | NC | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 12, 2023 | 78606746 | TIMBER DR | NC | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KNIGHTDALE | 2049 | ...HT2530 | VERTICAL WALLS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC-2022-0012-US1773 | Nov 16, 2021 | 382.215 | $8,000 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records