VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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IMPERIAL EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2266591 · MC773797 · EIN 45-4339806 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1031 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60628
(216) 235-8145 · ROBERT NATAL
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 31.3% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
23 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 274
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT6550204 · eff 07/15/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance200 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other13 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
OH7
AL4
WI4
GA3
TX2
IN2
KY2
SC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.39 | 2.39 | ≈27–34% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.43 | 0.45 | ≈45–52% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.42 | 7.45 | ≈77–81% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 2 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 59% (3 OOS) · Tires 20% (3 OOS) · Brakes 17% (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 46 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Wichita County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wichita County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 50% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Phone / texting 20%
• 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 19 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 50% · Log / ELD device 29% · False log / RODS 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 21 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 100%
393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ 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 5.565).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LLPL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer23 truck
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT NATAL
Recordable crash rate
7.4 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2012-01-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
07/15/2023 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT6550204
07/15/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6550203
07/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6550200
08/15/2019 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-Z41-437212-035
03/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-Z41-437212-03
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7Z4143721203
05/17/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/25/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/2266591.