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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TRANS EXPERT FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 1317186 · MC506894 · EIN 86-3375978 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3 DOKKUM CRES, BRAMPTON, ON, L6Z 0E2
(647) 982-8147 · BOWEN KALER
58
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 61.1% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.7% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
30 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 382
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Inactive
National Interstate Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 64036103 · eff 09/07/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate61.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance262 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY9
KY6
OH4
MI3
GA2
SC2
NC2
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.80 | 1.80 | ≈20–27% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.90 | 0.90 | ≈69–76% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.38 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.03 | 9.03 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 58% · False log / RODS 21% (1 OOS) · Other 21%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (2 OOS) · Brakes 25% (5 OOS) · Tires 23% (3 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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Erie County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Erie County, NY 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 45% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Phone / texting 20%
• 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 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 75%
395.24 ×3
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.675).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLFC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.35).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer21 truck
Company profile
Officer
BOWEN KALER
Recordable crash rate
2.5 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2004-12-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2478360 ONTARIO INC | 4059575 | officer | strong |
| CENTAUR HAULERS INC | 4439716 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 902017407-800172208
05/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
05/28/2024 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/16/2025)
09/07/2021 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 64036103
09/07/2021 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy 64036103
09/07/2021 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 05 CBC 0671022
08/03/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/05/2012 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133850039
02/11/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (01/11/2012)
01/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
01/05/2007 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
02/06/2005 — Insurance cancelled — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2008438
01/12/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/07/2011)
01/05/2005 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2008438
12/31/2004 — Registered with FMCSA
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