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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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LIFE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1606836 · MC629831 · EIN 80-0874365 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12221 SE 259TH PL, KENT, WA, 98030
(206) 823-8439 · ROMAN RATKO
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
45 / 270
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF009634 · eff 07/07/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Unsafe Driving77 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Other9 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 24 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
WA43
ID2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.72 | 3.72 | ≈41–48% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.53 | 4.53 | ≈56–60% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 WA · medium impact
• 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 impact
Speeding 52% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Phone / texting 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
Projected: could improve up to 26 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 47% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 50%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.158).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 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 — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | I-90, MT | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2025 | NAMPA, ID | ✓ | ||
| 03/21/2025 | CLE ELUM, WA | ✓ | ||
| 12/30/2024 | LYNNWOOD, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer22 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ROMAN RATKO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
2007-02-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC | 3047747 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SKY WISH LLC | 4351407 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BERNAL'S TRUCKING LLC | 3177168 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2024)
07/07/2024 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF009634
07/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4004710
07/11/2017 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
07/07/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
06/14/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2017)
03/18/2017 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
03/06/2017 — Insurance name changed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
02/13/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
02/10/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166502
01/31/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2017)
07/11/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08166501
05/05/2016 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
07/11/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM003623-02
06/15/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2015)
07/11/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 05TRM003623-01
06/16/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2014)
07/11/2013 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2225240
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/1606836.