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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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TRANS-WEST LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 212131 · MC190131 · EIN 98-0128442 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1900 52EME AVENUE STE 100, LACHINE, QC, H8T 2X9
(514) 345-1090 · SERGE GAGNON
85
Low risk
Risk factors
10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
190 / 435
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
286 / 773
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy QLH218015202 · eff 10/31/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving336 pts
Vehicle Maintenance311 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance116 pts
Other30 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 100 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 63 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 |
Most inspected states
NY69
CA36
NM36
MT22
WA15
MI14
UT11
ND10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.15 | 1.03 | ≈12–19% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.23 | ≈42–49% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.32 | 1.35 | ≈11–15% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Jefferson County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jefferson County, NY 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 46% · Speeding 28% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 32% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 31% · False log / RODS 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 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 42% (2 OOS) · Brakes 36% · Tires 10% (1 OOS)
• 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 8 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: 31 inspections, 14 violations, 0 OOS, 18 clean · holding steady.
1. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 36%
392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.862).
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 36%
393.55E-B, 393.45D-B, 393.48A-BMBCBD
✓ 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
≈ 33 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.99).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 21%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.158).
Repeat offenders: 392.16-D ×2, 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | I-90, MT | ✓ | ||
| 04/20/2026 | NORTH EAST, MD | ✓ | ||
| 02/01/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 11/22/2025 | No city county crash, IA | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 05/11/2025 | CRESCENT JUNCTION, WY | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | FISHERS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2025 | INGALLS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2025 | CHANDLER, OK | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2024 | BARRINGTON BORO, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer47 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
SERGE GAGNON
Annual mileage
30.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
435
Registered since
1982-05-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 333 carriers
Shares identifiers with 333 carriers (331 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 779022 | 779022 | 7 VINs | strong |
| S G XPRESS INC | 680627 | officer | strong |
| USDOT 4137326 | 4137326 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 800265907
12/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
30.3M mi reported (2025)
10/31/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QLH218015202
10/31/2024 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy QLH218015202
10/31/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QLH218015145
10/30/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QLH218015202
10/30/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QLH218015145
01/11/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-6756
12/31/2022 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-6756
12/20/2022 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-6756
12/15/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2022)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
02/15/2019 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED
01/20/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-6756
12/31/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-6756
08/24/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 674-6756
01/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 64009870
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/212131.