TRIBE EXPRESS INC
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 4 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026725 inspections · 34 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 3392.2-INATUnsafe Driving
Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
5
1× · sev 5
- 4393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
3
3×
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 9393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
- 10395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TN7
- GA5
- TX4
- LA3
- KY2
- FL2
- SC1
- CA1
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 22.2% 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 43% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation24× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other12× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× · 8%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× · 4%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 37% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner22× · 24%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.8× · 11%
- 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.10× · 10%
- 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× · 10%
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number5× · 4%
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number2× · 1%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 10%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a4× · 4%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 12% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate3× · 44%
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× · 28%
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× · 28%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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 65% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS29× · 23%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 4%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 2%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.11× · 5%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear17× · 5%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× · 4%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.6× · 3%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× · 2%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 1%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 1%
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× · 0%
- 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-TAOLTIS×4Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 392.22B-DFPWD×3Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
- 393.75A1-TAORETA×2Tires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. · 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-SLLLR×5State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-D×3Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLML×2State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLSR×3State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 393.47E×2Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLED×2State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA103 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 73 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
30
Tow-away
29
Injury
15
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi222 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi15 drivers
- Company officer
- TODD GOOCH
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2010-03-19
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-27
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 237 trucks · 237 owned tractors · 650 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 or phone numbers with 9 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
24 events- 03/27/2026MCS-150 update filed
23.5M mi reported (2025)
- 07/24/2019Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C586359
- 07/24/2019Insurance ended — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
policy 9C586359
- 07/24/2019Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C586359TCT14
- 06/13/2016PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 06/07/2016Insurance filed — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 2016120192
- 06/07/2016Insurance ended — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
policy 2016120192
- 03/01/2014Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A01092
- 03/01/2014Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C586415TCT14
- 12/19/2013Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP83361A
- 12/04/2013Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881253 01
- 12/01/2013Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881253 01
- 11/07/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2013)
- 12/01/2012Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-9-0100
- 11/05/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2012)
- 01/03/2012Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83361A
- 12/01/2011Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83361A
- 11/16/2010Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN032305
- 10/20/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2010)
- 06/21/2010Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN032305
- 05/19/2010Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN032305
- 05/18/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2010)
- 04/09/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 03/19/2010Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2025-03-13
- Last review
- 2025-02-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-27
- Reported mileage
- 23,500,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — TRIBE EXPRESS INC, GAINESVILLE, GA
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