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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
USDOT 1763508 · MC644499 · EIN 81-4092031 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
153 NICHOLLS DRIVE, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29301
(916) 587-7700 · VLADIMIR KOTYASH
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 60% — well 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
16 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 291
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 506-9174535 · eff 06/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate60% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance272 pts
Other14 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 38 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MO7
MT2
OR2
NE2
AK2
CA1
WY1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.62 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.26 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.25 | 0.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17.44 | 17.72 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 37% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 35% (1 OOS) · Other 13%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 23 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 Albany County, WY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Albany County, WY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 16 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 44%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.53B-B, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 13.08).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLOWZ
✓ 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
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 11%
395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.188).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | CHEYENNE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 10/30/2024 | CRESCENT JUNCTION, WY | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer11 truck1 passenger car
Company profile
Officer
VLADIMIR KOTYASH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
2008-04-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEVEN K LOGISTICS LLC | 3018001 | officer | strong |
| VTS TRANSPORTATION INC | 1930689 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2023)
06/01/2025 — Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-9174535
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9043918
06/13/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011644
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF011644
05/17/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2022)
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0003144
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP31391A
06/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-05221-16
12/20/2016 — Insurance name changed — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-05221-16
11/17/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2016)
06/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP54758A
05/05/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2016)
06/25/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/16/2010)
08/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN608421
06/25/2008 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN608421
05/20/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/21/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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