VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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TRANSWEST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1825728 · MC662413 · EIN 26-3633949 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5406 CROSSINGS DR 102-404, ROCKLIN, CA, 95677
(916) 922-2600 · NICHOLAS HONCHAR
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
103 / 928
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF004279 · eff 01/21/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance814 pts
Unsafe Driving63 pts
Other60 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance45 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 56 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 56 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 40 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 36 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CA53
NM11
NV9
TX9
AR4
AZ3
MO2
KY2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.40 | 2.40 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.36 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.25 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.93 | 8.32 | ≈88–92% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-17 · 1 new since the Oct 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 46% (7 OOS) · Tires 21% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11% (1 OOS)
• 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 40 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 Solano County, CA · medium impact
• 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 37% · Speeding 25% · Seat belt 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 58% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 42%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 19 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: 11 inspections, 29 violations, 12 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 9 OOS · 66%
393.47A-BCFSAD ×2, 393.45D-BAAL ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ 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 5.948).
2. Other9 viol · 3 OOS · 31%
392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 3%
392.2WG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.47A-BCFSAD ×2, 393.45D-BAAL ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.201A-FRBFC ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2026 | Not Reported, NV | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2026 | SAN SIMON, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 06/20/2025 | PAOLI, OK | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer24 truck
Company profile
Officer
NICHOLAS HONCHAR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
2008-10-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS TRUCKING INC | 2466979 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2024)
01/21/2024 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF004279
01/21/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 024-06-3458
02/09/2023 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0001062
01/21/2023 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0001062
01/13/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/23/2023)
01/21/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP46616A
12/28/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/20/2021)
01/21/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP31288 00
01/21/2018 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08354702
12/26/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/17/2018)
01/21/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08354701
01/21/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AST0000132
12/28/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2016)
01/21/2015 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1116339-00
12/26/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2015)
01/21/2014 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3042592
12/26/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2014)
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/1825728.