LIFE EXPRESS LLC
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 202642 inspections · 26 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 2392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
9
3× · sev 3
- 3395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 8393.203C-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.67C7V-FVehicle Maintenance
Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.60A-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- WA28
- ID2
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 24% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in WA
Medium impact15 of 17 violations in the last 12 months (88%) came from inspections in 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 WA 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 41% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 31%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 13%
- 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 56% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 18%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 14%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 14%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 7%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 7%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× · 2%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 5%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 5%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- 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.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
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 NHTSA54 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 24 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+ mi22 drivers
- Company officer
- ROMAN RATKO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2007-02-13
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-09-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 22 trucks · 22 owned tractors · 27 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 8 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
29 events- 09/09/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2024)
- 07/07/2024Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF009634
- 07/07/2024Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4004710
- 07/11/2017Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
- 07/07/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
- 06/14/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2017)
- 03/18/2017Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
- 03/06/2017Insurance name changed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
- 02/13/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
- 02/10/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
- 01/31/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2017)
- 07/11/2016Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166501
- 05/05/2016PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
- 07/11/2015Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM003623-02
- 06/15/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2015)
- 07/11/2014Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM003623-01
- 06/16/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2014)
- 07/11/2013Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2225240
- 06/27/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WK002595
- 06/14/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/15/2013)
- 05/21/2013Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WK002595
- 11/05/2012Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WK002595
- 10/03/2012Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WK002595
- 10/02/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2012)
- 09/23/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TK516450
- 08/29/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2011)
- 04/15/2011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/04/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/26/2010)
- 02/13/2007Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-10-06
- Last review
- 2020-05-05
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-09-09
- Reported mileage
- 1,300,725 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyFebruary, 2021
- Fleet grew to 14 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — LIFE EXPRESS LLC, KENT, WA
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