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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1598342 · MC591312 · EIN 20-8242330 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
765 EAST 140TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110
(216) 268-3005 · DANIEL R CAIN
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 42.2% — well above the 22% national average9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
225 / 199
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
138 / 1140
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy LFT0013523 · eff 03/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1186 pts
Unsafe Driving123 pts
Other41 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance9 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 170 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 168 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 112 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 108 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.25E-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 |
Most inspected states
OH72
FL24
IN10
MI9
IL7
NY5
US4
KY4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.49 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.67 | 7.77 | ≈86–90% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 58% (22 OOS) · Tires 17% (8 OOS) · Brakes 17% (6 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 46 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Johnson County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Johnson County, IN 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 34% · Speeding 33% · Following / lane / reckless 25%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 78% · Log / ELD device 22%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 21 inspections, 21 violations, 4 OOS, 12 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 6 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.9A-LFTSI ×3, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.752).
2. Other7 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 10%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.36).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.9A-LFTSI ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | Lyons Twp, IL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/27/2026 | CLEVELAND, OH | 1 | ||
| 03/10/2026 | CLEWISTON, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/21/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/02/2025 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2025 | CLEVELAND, OH | ✓ | ||
| 03/18/2025 | COLUMBUS, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/22/2025 | CLEVELAND, OH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/11/2024 | MELBOURNE, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 101 vehicles seen in inspections
50 truck43 trailer8 other
Company profile
Officer
DANIEL R CAIN
Recordable crash rate
0.71 / MM mi
Annual mileage
7.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
199
Registered since
2007-01-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 30 carriers
Shares identifiers with 30 carriers (28 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTAINERPORT GROUP INC | 232734 | 4 VINs | strong |
| IMC LOGISTICS LLC | 292991 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DANIEL R CAIN | 1617042 | officer | strong |
| MERCURY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1356546 | 2 VINs | medium |
| UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 1162977 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FAK TRANSPORT | 1189667 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FAK TRANSPORT (USDOT 1189667, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy LFT0013523
03/01/2026 — Insurance ended — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
policy LFT0013522
02/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.9M mi reported (2025)
07/17/2025 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0013521
06/20/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2025)
03/01/2025 — Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy LFT0013522
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0013522
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy OCA-0000031
03/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy OCA-0000031-01
03/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy OCA-0000031-00
03/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy COH0004906785-8
02/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2019)
12/26/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 291D8437
05/25/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy COH0004906785-8
04/30/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2018)
03/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP08938A
02/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2018)
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2013MCA00074
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