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Generated Oct 18, 2026
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VANS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1957922 · MC714713 · EIN 34-1509711 · NOT AUTHORIZED
222 CONCORD LANE, HINCKLEY, OH, 44233
(216) 224-5388 · CRAIG ALTEN
45
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not active
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 211
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS — $1M BIPD · policy GLA 0411237 · eff 02/11/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance128 pts
Unsafe Driving74 pts
Other17 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
CodeBASICCountOOSCSA pts
393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance336
393.75B-TFVehicle Maintenance1130
392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving130
392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving220
396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance216
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance216
392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving115
392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving19
391.41APCDriver Fitness119
393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance16
Most inspected states
PA15
NY8
MA1
VT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
BASICOfficial (Oct 2026)ProjectedEst. %ileTrend
Unsafe Driving3.012.75≈49–56%▼ better
Hours-of-Service Compliance0.000.00≈0–0%steady
Driver Fitness0.200.23—▲ worse
Controlled Substances/Alcohol0.000.00≈0–0%steady
Vehicle Maintenance4.404.91≈47–51%▲ worse
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 2 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
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 Lehigh County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lehigh County, PA 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 59% · Speeding 41%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 33% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.75B-TF, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.3).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.258).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
390.21TE-LCMVINFO
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CRAIG ALTEN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2009-10-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
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Activity history (recent)
02/11/2026 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GLA 0411237
02/11/2026 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DHA00000155781
12/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
11/30/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/17/2026)
02/11/2021 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DHA00000152405
02/11/2020 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q05 5140144
05/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0001312-00
04/04/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2018)
07/08/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0001312-00
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0001312-00
05/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE PRINCETON EXCESS & SURPLUS LINES INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000332-02
04/04/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2017)
05/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000332-01
04/04/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/02/2016)
05/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000332-00
04/06/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2015)
05/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ABC80887960
04/04/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2014)
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/1957922.