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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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GOSSELIN EXPRESS LTEE
USDOT 19242 · MC134872 · EIN 98-0084315 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1537 CAOUETTE OUEST, THETFORD MINES, QC, G6G 5S5
(800) 463-3138 · LOUIS GOSSELIN
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.2% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
17 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 343
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 676-0212 · eff 11/24/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance300 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.48A-BI-TSA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NY25
MO3
MS2
MD2
TN1
VT1
DE1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.88 | 0.78 | ≈68–75% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.70 | 6.74 | ≈79–83% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 29% · Hours exceeded 29% · Log / ELD device 27%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 47% (4 OOS) · Load securement 24% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Clinton County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clinton County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 4 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
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Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer22 truck5 other
Company profile
Officer
LOUIS GOSSELIN
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
11/24/2025 — Insurance filed — Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 676-0212
11/24/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy P04170309
12/23/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2000057
11/24/2023 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2000057
09/24/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2000057
09/24/2012 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
10/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321-850040
09/24/2007 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP0203313
09/24/2005 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203 313
10/09/1997 — Insurance cancelled — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy NO8020171293
09/24/1997 — Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy NO8020171293
12/20/1992 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/1993)
12/20/1992 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/1993)
12/02/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/21/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/07/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/24/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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/19242.