TRANSWEST EXPRESS INC
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 2026103 inspections · 73 violations (18 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.45D-BAALVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.207C-SBMLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - Broken main leaf spring
7
1× · sev 7
- 4396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.201A-FRBFCVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
4
2× · sev 2
- 6393.55C1-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.55C2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.11B-CSRIGRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 9395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
2
2× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
2
2×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- CA15
- TX5
- NV4
- AZ3
- MO1
- NE1
- LA1
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.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 87% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× · 7%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear7× · 6%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 10%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 5%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 3%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 2%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 2%
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking5× · 5%
- 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× · 1%
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× · 1%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 25.4% 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 Solano County, CA
Medium impact20 of 78 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in Solano County, CA. 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 Solano County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 34% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 32%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 16%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 40% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 31%
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× · 20%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a2× · 7%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 20%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 11%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× · 7%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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
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.
- 393.45D-BAAL×2Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2-BHTD×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- 393.201A-FRBFC×2Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
- 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
- 392.2-SLLEQP×2State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- 393.17B2-LSLDMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. · OOS
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2WExcessive Weight violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
- Company officer
- NICHOLAS HONCHAR
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2008-10-30
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-12
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 25 trucks · 25 owned tractors · 28 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 with 13 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
26 events- 12/12/2025MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2024)
- 01/21/2024Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF004279
- 01/21/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 024-06-3458
- 02/09/2023Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0001062
- 01/21/2023Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0001062
- 01/13/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/2023)
- 01/21/2021Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP46616A
- 12/28/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/20/2021)
- 01/21/2019Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31288 00
- 01/21/2018Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08354702
- 12/26/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/17/2018)
- 01/21/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08354701
- 01/21/2016Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AST0000132
- 12/28/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2016)
- 01/21/2015Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1116339-00
- 12/26/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2015)
- 01/21/2014Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3042592
- 12/26/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2014)
- 12/11/2013Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3042592
- 11/14/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2013)
- 11/19/2012Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP59041A
- 10/23/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2012)
- 06/16/2010Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP59041A
- 05/04/2010Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP59041A
- 11/25/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/30/2008Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2025-09-25
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-12
- Reported mileage
- 2,270,004 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — TRANSWEST EXPRESS INC, SACRAMENTO, CA
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