VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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DECENT TRANSCO INC
USDOT 1008241 · MC426647 · EIN 85-3398302 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1284 LAKEVIEW DR, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446
(872) 870-8070 · DENYS M NIKIFOROV
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 75% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 338
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 7916966 · eff 04/17/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate75% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance180 pts
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance60 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IL6
MS4
IN4
AR3
GA3
MO2
LA2
NM2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.26 | 8.64 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.72 | 0.74 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.00 | 10.00 | ≈86–90% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 5 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 31% · Other 31% · Phone / texting 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 72% (5 OOS) · Brakes 13% · Lighting / lamps 8% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 65% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 35%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Ste. Genevieve County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ste. Genevieve County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 13 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 44%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 395.8E1PC
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.54).
2. Other4 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 396.17C, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.5).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
17 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
DENYS M NIKIFOROV
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
2002-03-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITRANS INC | 2083725 | 18 VINs | strong |
| MAY FIFTH INC | 2920605 | 4 VINs | strong |
| LEOEL CO | 3691694 | 3 VINs | strong |
| X-PEDITE CARGO INC | 2169944 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
04/17/2026 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7916966
04/17/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA996091511
04/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5410389341
04/17/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA957432232
04/17/2022 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AFBIL000986-00
03/21/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2022)
04/28/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/19/2017 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 215410001
01/17/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS059667
12/21/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/17/2017)
01/17/2016 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0031958001
12/21/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2016)
01/17/2015 — Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2063038
12/22/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2015)
01/20/2014 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1912351
11/08/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (09/25/2017)
03/05/2003 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 370287
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/1008241.