AMWARE EXPRESS LLC
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202624 inspections · 48 violations (11 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
10
1× · sev 10
- 2177.834A-HMCHazardous Materials Compliance1 OOS
HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde
10
1× · sev 10
- 3393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.23-LEUVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
2
1× · sev 2
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 8390.21TB1-MC
Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
1
1×
- 9393.9A-LTSIR
Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
1
1×
- 10395.22G-ELDMFVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- OH23
- MI4
- TN1
- PA1
- IN1
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.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 76% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× · 18%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 14%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 11%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 7%
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× · 5%
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× · 7%
- 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end2× · 7%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× · 6%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 42.9% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in OH
Medium impact20 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (87%) came from inspections in OH. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from OH to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 30% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 42%
- 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× · 28%
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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
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.
- 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 Tim
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 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
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA45 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 15 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi10 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi4 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi15 drivers
- Company officer
- BRAD MALOOF
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2002-12-12
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-03-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 33 trucks · 7 owned tractors · 32 owned trailers · 22 leased/term 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or phone numbers with 9 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
32 events- 03/24/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
- 07/05/2020Insurance cancelled — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
- 06/01/2020Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0011248-00
- 06/01/2020Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy CAT 0011248-00
- 06/01/2020Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0790056
- 07/11/2019Insurance cancelled — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy KMC1024627
- 06/05/2019Insurance replaced — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy KMC1024627
- 07/11/2016Insurance replaced — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy KPP1024627
- 07/11/2014Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 018 36 03
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
- 09/12/2013Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CARGO · policy 2620090
- 07/11/2013Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 018 36 03
- 07/01/2013Insurance replaced — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2620090
- 04/09/2009Insurance cancelled — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6006934-1
- 03/08/2009Insurance replaced — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6006934-1
- 03/08/2008Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP28329A
- 10/04/2005PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/26/2020)
- 05/20/2005MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 03/08/2005Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051665716
- 03/08/2005Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 454010
- 03/30/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2004)
- 03/08/2004Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2051665716
- 03/08/2004Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN393505
- 03/04/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2004)
- 02/19/2004Insurance cancelled — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP 249667
- 08/03/2003Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2000662-0
- 06/27/2003Insurance cancelled — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP 279667
- 04/17/2003COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2003)
- 03/24/2003Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1906804-0
- 03/17/2003Insurance cancelled — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP 249 656
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-11-03
- Last review
- 2013-04-29
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-03-24
- Reported mileage
- 861,506 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyMarch, 2025
- Fleet grew to 33 power units
- Drivers grew to 29
July, 2023
- Fleet grew to 15 power units
February, 2023
- Fleet shrank to 11 power units
April, 2021
- Drivers grew to 21
January, 2021
First on-record entry — AMWARE EXPRESS LLC, BROOK PARK, OH
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