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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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DOUBLE D EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2062671 · MC728059 · EIN 90-0595849 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1765 NEWPORT RD, NEWPORT, MI, 48166
(734) 586-0511 · THOMAS DOWNER
5
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 57.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
14 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 538
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA996258808 · eff 04/27/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate57.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance292 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance177 pts
Unsafe Driving118 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 91 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MI13
OH8
NC5
PA3
DE2
WV1
MD1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.24 | 6.67 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.98 | 0.98 | ≈72–79% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.10 | 9.39 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 2 new since the Sep 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 76% · Following / lane / reckless 15% · Phone / texting 8%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 38 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 75% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 16% · Log / ELD device 6%
• 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 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 41% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 38% (4 OOS) · Brakes 12%
• 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 48 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Livingston County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Livingston County, MI 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.825).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 33%
395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E1PC, 395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.735).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ 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 5.43).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | SALISBURY, NC | ✓ | ||
| 06/21/2025 | BURRELL TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/19/2024 | VA | 2 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer15 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS DOWNER
Recordable crash rate
0.88 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2010-08-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE DD EXPRESS CORP | 985863 | email, phone, address | strong |
| THOMAS NURSERY | 1678924 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DOUBLE DD EXPRESS CORP (USDOT 985863, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
04/27/2025 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA996258808
04/27/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 52-808802-00
03/31/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2025)
04/27/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z99631
04/27/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2100480
04/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2018)
04/27/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2100480
03/31/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2017)
03/05/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2100480
02/06/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/06/2017)
02/04/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2076310
04/27/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2076310
03/31/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2016)
03/06/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2076310
02/08/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/16/2016)
01/13/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2076310
12/17/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/24/2015)
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/2062671.