CX FREIGHT INC
Legal: COURIER EXPRESS FREIGHT INC
Risk factors
Low 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 202644 inspections · 17 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 2392.2-SLLCPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3383.23A2-LCDLNDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.75A3-TFLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
8
1× · sev 8
- 5392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 6393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 7392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 8392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
2
2×
- 9395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
2
2× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- FL15
- GA5
- TN4
- SC3
- TX1
- NC1
- LA1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in SC
Medium impact5 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in SC. 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 SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 9% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 40%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 9% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 75%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 13%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 13%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 19% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 34%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 14%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 34%
- 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
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.
- 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
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
- 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 NHTSA44 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 14 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
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi88 drivers
- Company officer
- JACK MESSERLY
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2003-05-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-12
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 82 trucks · 48 owned trailers · 15 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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 18 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
34 events- 01/12/2026MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2025)
- 05/06/2024Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT21902A
- 05/06/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0238357001
- 12/01/2023Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0148822001
- 05/06/2020Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MRV 5158400-00
- 05/23/2019Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610004
- 05/06/2019Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610004
- 04/26/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2019)
- 12/12/2016Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHA8183434
- 12/12/2016Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610004
- 11/07/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2016)
- 05/06/2016Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MF000082
- 05/06/2015Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610002
- 10/11/2013Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610-3603-111
- 05/06/2011Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610-3603-031
- 05/06/2010Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 1414BNT1335
- 04/09/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2010)
- 05/06/2009Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 1414BNT1262
- 04/09/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2009)
- 05/06/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 1185
- 04/09/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2008)
- 05/06/2007Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 1090
- 04/09/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2007)
- 05/06/2006Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 976
- 04/10/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2006)
- 05/06/2005Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 836
- 05/05/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 04/06/2005Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 836
- 05/06/2004Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT750610-3603-031
- 04/06/2004Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT750610-3603-031
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
- 2014-02-14
- Last review
- 2011-01-27
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-12
- Reported mileage
- 4,034,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — COURIER EXPRESS FREIGHT INC, MARIETTA, GA
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