DIESEL AUTO EXPRESS
Legal: DIESEL AUTO EXPRESS LLC
Risk factors
Moderate 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 2026219 inspections · 25 violations (5 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.47A-BCLMAD-SAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Disc Brake - Cracked / loose / missing lining or pad on a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.11A1-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLUPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
1
1× · sev 1
- 9395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- IL6
- WA6
- FL3
- CA2
- AZ2
- NE2
- CO1
- MN1
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.
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
High impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 62% is at/over the 60% 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.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone7× · 21%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× · 10%
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 4%
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× · 9%
- 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV.1× · 3%
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 63% is at/over the 60% 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.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain13× · 73%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 7%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 5%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 3%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.3× · 3%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 2%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 4%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 29.4% 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 WA
Medium impact41 of 113 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in WA. 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 WA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 63% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 12%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× · 9%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 5%
- 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans10× · 22%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.5× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 3%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× · 4%
- 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked / loose / missing lining or pad on a steering axle1× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 2%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32×2Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.9A3Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed
- 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA76 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 46 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
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi90 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi7 drivers
- Company officer
- VLAD VOLOVIK
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2009-05-04
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-22
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 97 trucks · 97 owned tractors · 97 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 3 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
52 events- 04/10/2026Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 017-73-1924
- 04/10/2026Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 017-73-1924
- 03/16/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/07/2026)
- 01/22/2026MCS-150 update filed
8.6M mi reported (2025)
- 11/11/2025Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 017-73-1924
- 10/15/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2025)
- 11/11/2024Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 017-73-1924
- 10/15/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2024)
- 11/11/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 017-73-1924
- 10/16/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2023)
- 11/11/2022Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007396
- 10/17/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2022)
- 11/11/2019Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1405547
- 10/15/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2019)
- 02/28/2019Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1405547
- 02/01/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2019)
- 11/11/2018Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1404258
- 10/15/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2018)
- 11/11/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1402945
- 10/16/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2017)
- 05/03/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1402945
- 04/19/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1402945
- 12/11/2016Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-03517-15
- 11/11/2016Insurance replaced — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-03517-15
- 03/14/2016Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-03517-15
- 02/16/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2016)
- 11/11/2015Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-03517-14
- 10/15/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2015)
- 09/10/2015Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-03517-14
- 08/14/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2015)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2012-02-06
- Last review
- 2022-08-04
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-22
- Reported mileage
- 8,568,285 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyOctober, 2021
- Drivers grew to 47
February, 2021
- Fleet grew to 38 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — DIESEL AUTO EXPRESS LLC, VANCOUVER, WA
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