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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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HORIZON EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2347758 · MC803423 · EIN 46-0818256 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5755 S BECK ROAD, CANTON, MI, 48188
(313) 999-1062 · VASILE CATALAN
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
47 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
45 / 265
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS Transverse Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy TINCA3124137 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance194 pts
Unsafe Driving52 pts
Other24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.3A1T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IL17
IN9
MO7
MI7
OH3
KY1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.78 | 0.73 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.40 | 0.44 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.03 | 0.00 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.57 | 7.38 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Tires 43% (3 OOS) · Brakes 33% · Lighting / lamps 23% (1 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 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Porter County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Porter County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 40% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Speeding 27%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 74% · Log / ELD device 26%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 20 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.11
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.678).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
396.17C
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2025 | CAPITAL TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/25/2025 | HAZEL PARK, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2025 | Sterling Heights, MI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer22 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
VASILE CATALAN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
2012-10-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAVALLE TRANSPORTATION INC | 575205 | 13 VINs | strong |
| SMF INC | 213318 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DONE RITE LAWNSCAPE | 1802097 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — MS Transverse Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA3124137
01/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229239
12/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/19/2025)
05/09/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229239
04/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229239
04/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2025)
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9058327
02/02/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z86882
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z86882
11/16/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0010857-00
11/16/2016 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN181361
11/16/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS040064
10/20/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2015)
11/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0009629
10/20/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/14/2014)
01/03/2013 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0009629
12/07/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2013)
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/2347758.