CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2348288· MC807156· CARRIER· EIN 46-1104853
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APEX TRANSIT

Legal: APEX TRANSIT LLC

1160 PEELER RD, SALISBURY, NC, 28146-1134(844) 644-2739info@apextransitllc.comMARINA IVANOV
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Arch Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
16.2%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
9
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
9 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC807156

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 09/01/2026
Arch Insurance Company· policy ZACAT9314003
Authority history (8) ▾
05/26/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2020)
03/02/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2020)
05/28/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2019)
12/12/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2018)
12/12/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2017)
12/14/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2016)
02/20/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2015)
01/25/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (18)
  1. ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/01/202409/01/2025
  2. ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/202409/01/2024
  3. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/202307/30/2024
  4. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/202307/01/2024
  5. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/202007/17/2023
  6. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/202006/22/2023
  7. AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/04/202006/22/2020
  8. AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/12/201903/27/2020
  9. AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/12/201903/04/2020
  10. AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/201908/12/2019
  11. AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/201806/22/2019
  12. AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/08/201806/22/2018
  13. KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/08/201701/08/2018
  14. KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/08/201601/08/2017
  15. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/25/201501/10/2016

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle111 inspections · 16.2% OOS · National 22%
Driver229 inspections · 1.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

229 inspections · 12 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

229
Inspections
12
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

10
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • NC17
  • KY3
  • SC2
  • LA2
  • TN2
  • MS1
  • OH1
  • TX1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Cleburne County, AL

Medium impact

12 of 56 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in Cleburne County, AL. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 57% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing20 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless11 viol60%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× · 23%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 9%
Speeding5 viol36%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 25%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 11%
Lighting / lamps4 viol4%
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× · 4%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 38% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing19 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device15 viol66%
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD5× · 41%
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.6× · 16%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 5%
False log / RODS2 viol21%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 19%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 1%
Following / lane / reckless1 OOS1 viol12%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 12%
Other1 viol1%
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× · 1%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 21 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 43% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing39 violations · 14 OOS (24 mo)
Tires10 OOS12 viol54%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS7× · 31%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 13%
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 6%
Brakes3 OOS7 viol19%
  • 393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps1× · 5%
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 4%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 3%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS7 viol14%
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 5%
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× · 4%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 1%
Inspection / repair / DVIR4 viol7%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× · 7%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 31 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
21
Inspections
6
Violations
2
Out-of-service
18
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 83%Other 17%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations · 2 OOS · 83% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
1 violation · 17% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

297
Inspections
183
Violations
34
Out-of-service
654
CSA points
29
Crashes
26
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

85 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

43 trailer 42 truck
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532C1LR710001· 3130809 ME
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH5JN893601· VW8761 NC
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EJ9PN610757· NV3832 NC
2026 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532K6TS012208· 5561337 ME
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ4RN653342· VT5321 NC
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ0RN629801· TE5018 NC
2015 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ7FN176661· NE5108 NC
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C0LR710006· 3131906 ME
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ0NN603872· NS1271 NC
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ8PN618848· TD1704 NC
2023 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K1PJ440439· 5211323 ME
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EH4LN259106· DD4475 NC
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ2RN629802· TE5019 NC
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ4RN629803· TE5031 NC
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EHXJN996335· DD4473 NC
2021 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ1MN270421· NL6059 NC
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EHXSN667720· VV7431 NC
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C3LR710002· 3131660 ME
2017 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ7HN991381· VV1589 NC
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ8RN653344· VT5045 NC
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C8LR395116· 2490486 ME
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ9NN603871· NS5350 NC
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532C4LR710008· 3130489 ME
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH8SN670891· VV3822 NC
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EJ3NN603882· NS5349 NC
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532C5LR710003· 3131908 ME
2021 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532C3MT773007· 3314764 ME
2026 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D3TL664196· 5535729 ME
2025 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532K0SS011148· 578616T TN
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EJ6RN653343· VT5553 NC

+ 55 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

9

Tow-away

8

Injury

4

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
179
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
93
93 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
7.8M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi75 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi18 drivers
Company officer
MARINA IVANOV
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2012-10-07
Last MCS-150 update
2025-05-22
Census status
Active

Fleet: 90 trucks · 89 owned tractors · 165 owned trailers · 1 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

8
Connected carriers
7
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
LEAD TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3171776Inactive· CHARLOTTE, NC
Strong
OfficerPhone
Medium· 4
CLT EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2449060Active· CHARLOTTE, NC
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3V532K1TS0122143H3V532K7TS012203
EM WAY INC
USDOT 1934741Active· DOVER, DE
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3V532C1LR3951213H3V532C8LR395116
HYPERION UTS INC
USDOT 3063325Active· STALLINGS, NC
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3V532C5KR7990053H3V532C2KR382036
SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE COMPANY INC
USDOT 2280624Active· ALTON, VA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
4V4NC9EH5JN8936014V4NC9EH3JN893600

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

29 events
  1. 09/01/2026Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9314003

  2. 09/01/2025Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9314001

  3. 05/22/2025MCS-150 update filed

    7.8M mi reported (2024)

  4. 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9314000

  5. 07/30/2024Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF007609

  6. 07/01/2024Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF007609

  7. 07/17/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0003351

  8. 06/22/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0003351

  9. 06/22/2020Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NCFR 007027

  10. 05/26/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2020)

  11. 03/27/2020Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NCFR 007027

  12. 03/04/2020Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NCFR 007027

  13. 03/02/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2020)

  14. 08/12/2019Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NCFR 007027 01

  15. 06/22/2019Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NCFR 905009

  16. 05/28/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2019)

  17. 06/22/2018Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NCFR 901453

  18. 01/08/2018Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy KBNC00000755

  19. 12/12/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2018)

  20. 01/08/2017Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy KBNC00000755

  21. 12/12/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2017)

  22. 01/10/2016Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0709095

  23. 12/14/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2016)

  24. 06/25/2015Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0709095

  25. 03/19/2015Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0709095

  26. 02/20/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2015)

  27. 01/10/2015Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2011837

  28. 01/25/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  29. 10/07/2012Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-05-22
Reported mileage
7,759,851 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 18, 2026, 10:09 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.