VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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RAM EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1055587 · MC439853 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
271 COLLIER RD, AUBURN HILLS, MI, 48326
(248) 830-6293 · JOSEPH R. MARINACK
79
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 31.6% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
59 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 336
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 50-400027-00 · eff 06/29/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance196 pts
Unsafe Driving135 pts
Other8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 16 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI35
OH4
IN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.91 | 1.91 | ≈26–33% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.41 | 6.21 | ≈68–72% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 4 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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 58% · Phone / texting 22% · Following / lane / reckless 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 49% (1 OOS) · Tires 26% (3 OOS) · Brakes 14% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 43%
392.2-SLLS1 ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.432).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.106B-C
✓ 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 4.808).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | PLYMOUTH TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/27/2026 | PONTIAC, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/15/2025 | HAMTRAMCK, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer24 truck8 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH R. MARINACK
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
2002-09-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
08/11/2015 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2194885
08/08/2015 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 04075456
06/29/2015 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 50-400027-00
06/29/2015 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2194885
06/29/2015 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHB 2090560 00
10/23/2009 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2194885
10/21/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DSHN00003044
09/24/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2007)
11/20/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/21/2006 — Insurance cancelled — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC8894
11/15/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/30/2006)
10/21/2005 — Insurance cancelled — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC7029
10/21/2004 — Insurance cancelled — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC 5776
09/24/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2004)
07/19/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/31/2005)
06/24/2004 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2194885-0
06/24/2004 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2194885-1
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/1055587.