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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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HIWAY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1337869 · MC516023 · EIN 81-5032359 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
444 CR 35300, SUMNER, TX, 75486
(903) 784-2548 · ERNIE PLETT
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.6% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 224
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF015851 · eff 03/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance177 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Other19 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.209E-STPSD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TX17
AR4
UT3
MS2
MO2
KY1
SD1
NY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.01 | 1.86 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.48 | 0.44 | ≈49–56% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.90 | 4.88 | ≈62–66% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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
Vehicle 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 TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 53% · Speeding 25% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 71% · False log / RODS 29%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 5 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.675).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.16AD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.507).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | DENTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/23/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer24 truck
Company profile
Officer
ERNIE PLETT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2005-02-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACK ROAD HAULING LLC | 1875829 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HAULING S TRUCKING LLC | 3312100 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JK TRUCKING LLC | 2265833 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
03/15/2025 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF015851
03/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9038662
05/06/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9038662
03/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9009268
03/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6023600
03/15/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000322-02
03/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6023600
02/18/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2020)
03/15/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000322-01
02/19/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2019)
03/15/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0077947001
03/15/2017 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy AUS4000054
03/06/2017 — Insurance name changed — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy AUS4000054
02/01/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/02/2017)
03/15/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08028901
03/15/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0016862
02/17/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2015)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1337869.