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Generated Oct 19, 2026
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S A EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2285847 · MC780737 · EIN 38-3870932 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10675 MIDDLEBELT, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
(313) 436-4856 · SAMER KOUJANE
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.6% — above the 22% national average19 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
198 / 205
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
135 / 1237
Crashes (24 mo)
19
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy KCA 2601614 · eff 07/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance605 pts
Unsafe Driving401 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance267 pts
Other43 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 180 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 132 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 100 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 63 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 45 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 |
Most inspected states
MI54
IN27
OH19
IL13
KY11
TN7
MO1
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.16 | 1.96 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.56 | 0.60 | ≈76–83% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.75 | 5.73 | ≈70–74% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29. “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 49% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Log / ELD device 19%
• 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 31 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 Vigo County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Vigo County, IN 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 48% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Seat belt 10%
• 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 27 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 39% (12 OOS) · Brakes 29% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12% (3 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 39 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: 17 inspections, 33 violations, 6 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance15 viol · 1 OOS · 45%
395.8E-HOSPD ×6, 395.24 ×5, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.42).
2. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 5 OOS · 24%
393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.313).
3. Other8 viol · 24%
393.47E ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×6, 395.24 ×5, 393.47E ×4, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.53B-B ×2
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Crash record — 19 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | BRAZIL, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/15/2026 | Jasper Co I 80 @ MM 175.5, IA | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2026 | ALBANY, KY | ✓ | ||
| 11/24/2025 | EMERALD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/29/2025 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/25/2025 | TURTLECREEK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 09/16/2025 | EVANSVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 09/15/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 08/26/2025 | FRENCHTOWN TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/14/2025 | UPTON, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
53 trailer38 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
SAMER KOUJANE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
16.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
205
Registered since
2012-03-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 39 carriers
Shares identifiers with 39 carriers (38 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2331239 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GOLDCOAST CARRIERS INC | 3014047 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
16.6M mi reported (2023)
07/01/2024 — Insurance filed — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KCA 2601614
07/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0011175-00
04/23/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z69386
04/23/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2100999
03/27/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2017)
04/23/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB000849
03/28/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2016)
04/23/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB000105
03/27/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2015)
04/23/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS026044
03/27/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2014)
10/18/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP94317A
05/08/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/20/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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