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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 7, 2026
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MAX TRANS LLC
USDOT 2012932 · MC709246 · EIN 27-2216384 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4521 PATTERSON AVE, KENTWOOD, MI, 49512
(616) 309-1577 · DALIBOR KOVACEVIC
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
45 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
112 / 706
Crashes (24 mo)
8 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Cherokee Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CA260008 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance459 pts
Unsafe Driving191 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance188 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 77 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
OH11
NC10
IN9
KY8
TN8
MI6
NM6
IL6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.80 | 3.46 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.95 | 0.83 | ≈90–97% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.25 | 2.21 | ≈23–27% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-11-03 · 3 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Phone / texting 31% · Speeding 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 66% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Log / ELD device 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
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Clayton County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clayton County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness 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 34% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% · Other 14% (5 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 12 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: 12 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.688).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.60C
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.82DUMT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.85).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | WHITEFORD TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/29/2026 | WHITEFORD TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/18/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2025 | SMITHS GROVE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 06/03/2025 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/24/2025 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/25/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2024 | COLUMBIA (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
42 trailer32 truck
Company profile
Officer
DALIBOR KOVACEVIC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
47
Registered since
2010-03-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC | 2382463 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MAX TRUCKING LLC | 1196304 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PREMIER FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | 1689370 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SWEET EXPRESS LLC | 1128178 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260008
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250008
01/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.3M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240008
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230008
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220008
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210008
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA200026
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA190025
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180019
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA160021
01/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880848 04
12/07/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2015)
01/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880848 03
12/05/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2014)
01/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880848 02
12/05/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2013)
01/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880848 01
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