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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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WESTERN EXPRESS FORWARDING LLC
USDOT 2044644 · MC21244 · EIN 27-0931274 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
9900 FALLARD COURT, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, 20772
(800) 918-7988 · CHARLES LAWRENCE III
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 12.9% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 331
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy MRV 5690100-00 · eff 03/14/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance176 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance117 pts
Unsafe Driving44 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 | |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Most inspected states
MD10
NC5
DC4
VA3
DE2
GA1
TN1
NM1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.49 | 1.49 | ≈38–45% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.53 | 1.60 | ≈83–90% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.61 | 0.64 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.62 | 4.38 | ≈51–55% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 57% (4 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 43% (2 OOS)
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Baltimore city, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Baltimore city, MD 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 52% · Seat belt 48%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (4 OOS) · Tires 40% (3 OOS) · Brakes 7%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 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: 1 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.45D-B, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.465).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
383.91A-LCDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.458).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.118).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
25 incomplete vehicle3 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES LAWRENCE III
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2010-06-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 671450 | officer, mailing, email, address | strong |
| BUDGET OF DISTRICT HEIGHTS LLC | 2864832 | officer, mailing, address | strong |
| JEN FORWARDING LLC | 1287330 | officer, mailing, email, address | strong |
| UNITED VAN LINES LLC | 77949 | 2 VINs | medium |
| COLONIAL TRANSFER LLC | 704934 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COLONIAL TRANSFER LLC (USDOT 704934, 1997).
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
05/12/2022 — Insurance filed — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM9382772
05/12/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615996022
04/13/2022 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MC-000000376
04/13/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 060367510
03/14/2022 — Insurance filed — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MRV 5690100-00
03/14/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MC-000000376
03/14/2022 — Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 060367510
07/24/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615996022
07/23/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615996022
06/28/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
03/13/2020 — Insurance replaced — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC-000000376
11/22/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615996022
07/28/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615996022
07/23/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615996022
07/23/2019 — Insurance replaced — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
SURETY · policy MD5183386
07/01/2019 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2019)
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/2044644.