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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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FIRST COAST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1843015 · MC667870 · EIN 80-0323665 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
230 HAMMOND BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32254
(904) 379-9745 · YLLMIHANE PERKECI
67
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 733
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy DC910175-00 · eff 09/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance338 pts
Unsafe Driving206 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance202 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 112 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 77 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 33 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
GA21
MS12
FL7
AL5
TN1
SC1
AR1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.22 | 2.17 | ≈57–64% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.56 | 1.72 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.76 | 10.12 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 52% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Log / ELD device 13%
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 37% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 28% (1 OOS) · Brakes 17% (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 37 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 Lauderdale County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lauderdale County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 54% · Following / lane / reckless 21% · Phone / texting 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 22 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: 6 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 45%
395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.3AII, 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 1.17).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 36%
393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LIL
✓ 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 8.07).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.16-D ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.665).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 392.16-D ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | MORRISVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2025 | KINGSLAND, GA | ✓ | ||
| 09/12/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/05/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1 |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer27 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
YLLMIHANE PERKECI
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2009-01-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2025 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC910175-00
09/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229186
08/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/02/2025)
06/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
04/07/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229186
04/03/2025 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229186
03/11/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2025)
04/10/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229186
03/14/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/05/2024)
09/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy W14AF00121
08/07/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/25/2023)
09/24/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000032-2
08/05/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/26/2021)
12/23/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000032-2
11/27/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/17/2020)
09/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000032-1
08/05/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/01/2020)
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/1843015.