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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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OVERLAND EXPRESS COMPANY
USDOT 169319 · MC148105 · EIN 74-1929579 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1400 SOUTH 16TH STREET, LAPORTE, TX, 77571
(713) 672-6161 · CECIL SIMMONS
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
52 / 42
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
57 / 297
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy UMM 8199978-01 · eff 04/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance285 pts
Other29 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.47C-BSALMBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX57
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.97 | 4.87 | ≈62–66% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 2 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (4 OOS) · Brakes 43% (2 OOS) · Wheels / rims 6% (1 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 42 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: 9 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 80%
393.9BRKLAMP ×2, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.47C-BSALMBD-SA
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.728).
2. Other2 viol · 20%
393.47E, 393.60C
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.9BRKLAMP ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | HANOVER PARK, IL | 1 | ||
| 12/09/2025 | HANOVER PARK, IL | 1 | ||
| 10/23/2025 | DALLAS, TX | 3 | ||
| 10/03/2025 | LA PORTE, TX | 1 | ||
| 01/30/2025 | HUTCHINS, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/24/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer34 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
CECIL SIMMONS
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
42
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
08/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy UMM 8199978-01
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0013491
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0005427002
04/30/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600131
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600131
04/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0005427001
04/24/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 20 MS PN3665
04/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881374 02
03/05/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2015)
03/05/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2015)
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881374 01
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP93383A
04/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084054128
03/05/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2012)
03/05/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2012)
04/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6619725
07/11/2007 — Insurance name changed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6619725
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/169319.