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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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HORIZON WEST INC
USDOT 2318092 · MC791357 · EIN 45-5477791 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44125
(800) 480-6829 · DAVID FERRANTE
40
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 31.5% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
219 / 219
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
207 / 1810
Crashes (24 mo)
7 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Old Republic Insurance Company — $4M BIPD · policy MWTT 314151 · eff 09/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1476 pts
Unsafe Driving311 pts
Other70 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance68 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 330 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 160 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 90 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 84 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 56 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 56 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 |
Most inspected states
MO47
TX31
GA23
TN18
KS17
NM15
SC14
MS12
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.38 | 1.38 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.72 | 5.76 | ≈81–85% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (18 OOS) · Brakes 30% (15 OOS) · Tires 24% (16 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 41 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 El Paso County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso 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 37% · Phone / texting 23% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• 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 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 34% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · False log / RODS 24%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 15 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: 25 inspections, 33 violations, 8 OOS, 10 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 8 OOS · 67%
393.45B2-BHTD ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
✓ 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
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.29).
2. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLML ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.82DUMT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 45 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.035).
3. Other5 viol · 15%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ 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: 393.45B2-BHTD ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 392.2-SLLML ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/04/2026 | RURAL ESCAMBIA, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/06/2026 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 03/26/2025 | WRENS, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/17/2024 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
47 truck39 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID FERRANTE
Recordable crash rate
0.44 / MM mi
Annual mileage
7.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
219
Registered since
2012-06-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 90 carriers
Shares identifiers with 90 carriers (81 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC | 215194 | 13 VINs | strong |
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 9 VINs | strong |
| C&K TRUCKING LLC | 540864 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC | 185732 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HORIZON MIDWEST INC | 2317693 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 237360 | 2 VINs | strong |
| HORIZON SOUTH INC | 2318070 | 2 VINs | strong |
| CRESCO LINES LLC | 76331 | officer, mailing, address | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HORIZON CENTRAL INC (USDOT 1227635, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.0M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTT 314151
09/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWTT 314151
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTT 314151
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTT 308199
09/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9374201-08
08/08/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2016)
08/08/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2016)
10/11/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2013)
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy LPM9064308
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
policy LPM9064308
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM9064308
09/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy 9064308
07/25/2012 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
07/20/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/20/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/21/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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