DIESEL EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026264 inspections · 17 violations (8 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.45D-BAALVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
1
1×
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- MS10
- TN8
- TX3
- AR2
- IN1
- LA1
- IL1
- AL1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 31% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 24% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× · 27%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 16%
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 4%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 4%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× · 3%
- 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim3× · 49%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 10%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 30%
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 1%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 4%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 3%
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 73% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11× · 23%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× · 20%
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.2× · 5%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× · 4%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 2%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× · 8%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 2%
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 2%
- 392.22B-DIPWDDriver - Improper placement of warning devices on the road surface2× · 1%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× · 1%
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface2× · 0%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A1-TAOBETA×2Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTIS×2Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 393.55C1Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA85 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 55 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
15
Tow-away
14
Injury
11
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi160 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi20 drivers
- Company officer
- WHITNEY STOKES
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 131830270
- Registered since
- 2002-10-25
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 107 trucks · 107 owned tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 49 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
35 events- 03/24/2026MCS-150 update filed
10.7M mi reported (2025)
- 05/28/2020Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000119
- 05/01/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2020)
- 05/01/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2020)
- 05/01/2020Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BIG 8199973-00
- 05/01/2020Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000119
- 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1444913
- 09/10/2016Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1444913
- 08/15/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2016)
- 08/15/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2016)
- 05/01/2016Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08091301
- 05/01/2015Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8748493
- 05/01/2015Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08091301
- 10/21/2013Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751654-1609-091
- 04/25/2011Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT751654-1309-091
- 10/28/2009Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC070187
- 10/22/2009Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA06255
- 10/21/2009Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA06255
- 09/25/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2009)
- 09/25/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2009)
- 10/28/2007Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-5374B388
- 10/28/2006Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy DF003Y-027
- 10/21/2006Insurance cancelled — EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTR230016
- 10/02/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2006)
- 09/25/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2006)
- 09/25/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2006)
- 10/28/2005Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MC030147
- 10/21/2005Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA030177
- 10/28/2003Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 03MAPMTC006
- 10/21/2003Insurance cancelled — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy PIT02642
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2012-05-17
- Last review
- 2009-11-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-24
- Reported mileage
- 10,659,870 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2026
- Fleet shrank to 107 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — DIESEL EXPRESS INC, BLUE MOUNTAIN, MS
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