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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TRIBE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2008296 · MC708213 · EIN 27-2554200 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2251 JESSE JEWELL PARKWAY NE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30507
(877) 628-6285 · TODD GOOCH
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
237 / 237
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
698 / 3468
Crashes (24 mo)
28 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $1M BIPD · policy 9C586359 · eff 07/24/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2599 pts
Unsafe Driving588 pts
Other178 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance158 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance143 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 29 | 580 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 140 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 138 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 128 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 126 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 105 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 96 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 96 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 92 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 84 |
Most inspected states
TN75
NC69
NM61
GA50
TX45
CA36
SC31
FL29
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.17 | 2.20 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈12–16% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.27 | 4.28 | ≈65–69% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-13. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Speeding 32% · Other 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 70% · Other 16% · False log / RODS 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 8 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 37% (42 OOS) · Brakes 32% (32 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (16 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 40 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: 57 inspections, 62 violations, 11 OOS, 26 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance32 viol · 12 OOS · 52%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×4, 392.22B-DFPWD ×3, 393.75A1-TAORETA ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 82 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.202).
2. Unsafe Driving14 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLLR ×5, 392.22A-D ×3, 392.2-SLLML ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 131 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.628).
3. Other9 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×6, 392.2-SLLLR ×5, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×4, 392.22B-DFPWD ×3, 392.22A-D ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.75A1-TAORETA ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 28 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2026 | Hamilton Co, IA | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2026 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 07/14/2026 | GAS CITY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/13/2026 | COLLEGE PARK, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2026 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 05/22/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/21/2026 | FORT MILL, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2026 | KENLY, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2026 | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer51 truck
Company profile
Officer
TODD GOOCH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
23.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
237
Registered since
2010-03-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBE LEASING LLC | 2628661 | 118 VINs | strong |
| ALL OF US TRANSPORT LLC | 3910875 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BULA TRANSPORT INC | 3221111 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
23.5M mi reported (2025)
07/24/2019 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C586359
07/24/2019 — Insurance ended — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
policy 9C586359
07/24/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C586359TCT14
06/13/2016 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
06/07/2016 — Insurance filed — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 2016120192
06/07/2016 — Insurance ended — American Alternative Insurance Corporation
policy 2016120192
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C586415TCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A01092
12/19/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP83361A
12/04/2013 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881253 01
12/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881253 01
11/07/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2013)
12/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-9-0100
11/05/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2012)
01/03/2012 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83361A
12/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83361A
11/16/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN032305
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