FROST EXPRESS LLC
Risk factors
High 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 202636 inspections · 25 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-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
10
2× · sev 5
- 2393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-HLLHVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.48A-BIADVehicle Maintenance
Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.203C-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- SD7
- AZ4
- TN4
- NM4
- WA2
- CA2
- ID1
- MT1
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 Spokane County, WA
Medium impact5 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (22%) came from inspections in Spokane County, WA. 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 Spokane County, WA 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 44% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 42%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 23%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 20%
- 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 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 28% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 17%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 12%
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 5%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× · 19%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 6%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 7%
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 5%
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 5%
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 2%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 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-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 395.24×2HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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 NHTSA57 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 27 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
1
Fatal
2
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi16 drivers
- Company officer
- MICHAEL HEITH FROST
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2004-11-19
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 10 trucks · 10 owned tractors · 14 owned trailers.
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 with 12 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
36 events- 04/13/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
- 07/16/2024Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0197559002
- 07/16/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0197559001
- 07/16/2023Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN266758
- 07/16/2019MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/16/2019MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/15/2011Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 948515702
- 06/15/2010Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 019946831
- 06/15/2010Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 948515701
- 06/15/2010Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 019946020
- 05/19/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2010)
- 05/19/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2010)
- 08/05/2009Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy SPF 101464 0108
- 06/15/2009Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy SPF 101464 0108
- 01/11/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy GRESH868602M06
- 01/11/2008Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 407296403
- 12/17/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2008)
- 12/17/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2008)
- 11/26/2007Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 407296403
- 10/30/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2007)
- 10/30/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2007)
- 05/15/2007Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 407296403
- 04/18/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2007)
- 04/18/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2007)
- 01/11/2007Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 407296402
- 01/11/2007Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy GRESH8685184
- 12/15/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2007)
- 12/15/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2007)
- 11/28/2006Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 407296402
- 11/01/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2006)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2009-07-07
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-13
- Reported mileage
- 1,765,791 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — FROST EXPRESS LLC, TUNNEL HILL, GA
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