BRENNTAG MID SOUTH INC
B BRENNTAG
- 257819
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1405 HWY 136 WEST
HENDERSON, KY 42420 - 439
- 408
- 677
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 04/03/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 7.8 | 23.4 |
| Driver | 0.4 | 6.7 |
| Hazmat | 0.4 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 04/03/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-278482 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
1.15
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Sep 26 2025 | Oct 31 2025 | Nov 28 2025 | Dec 26 2025 | Jan 30 2026 | Feb 27 2026 | |
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| Measure | 1.49 | 1.43 | 1.31 | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.15 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 148
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component. | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes. | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area. | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBC | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20 | Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75B-TF | Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5A-HNL | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 591
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 771 | 1,040 | 1,196 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 1/16/2009 (CR And Security Contact Review)
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