EP EXPEDITED TRANSPORT LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202689 inspections · 56 violations (13 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2395.32B-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
10
2× · sev 5
- 3393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.207A1 OOS
Axle positioning parts defective/missing
2
2×
- 5392.22B-DFPWDVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.55D3
No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
1
1×
- 7393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLUPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
1
1× · sev 1
- 9392.22A-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.75A2
Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- TX19
- OH3
- TN3
- LA2
- MO1
- KY1
- IN1
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.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 87% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle8× · 14%
- 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end1× · 4%
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 16%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× · 14%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 5%
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× · 3%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× · 2%
- 396.3A1-HSHHubs - Smoking from hub assembly1× · 2%
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel2× · 2%
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 30.5% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in La Salle County, TX
Medium impact29 of 110 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in La Salle County, TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from La Salle 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 18% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 23%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 20%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× · 33%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 50% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD9× · 41%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 3%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× · 2%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× · 34%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 1%
- 395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time3× · 17%
- 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.207A×2Axle positioning parts defective/missing · OOS
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
- Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
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 NHTSA68 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 38 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
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi45 drivers
- Company officer
- EDWARD PEREZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2013-02-15
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 56 trucks · 56 owned tractors · 85 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 23 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
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
45 events- 05/08/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2025)
- 03/09/2026Insurance filed — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD-84229599
- 03/09/2026Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0214898001
- 03/09/2024Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC2008851
- 03/10/2023Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RTX22100010
- 03/09/2023Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RTX22100010
- 02/13/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2023)
- 03/09/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP70124 00
- 03/09/2021Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WGTTX000749-00
- 02/10/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/10/2021)
- 03/09/2020Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10033303
- 02/11/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/06/2020)
- 03/09/2019Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10033302
- 02/11/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/08/2019)
- 03/09/2018Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC100100-01
- 02/12/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/09/2018)
- 03/11/2017Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30315
- 03/09/2017Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30315
- 02/13/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/09/2017)
- 09/21/2016Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30315
- 08/25/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2016)
- 07/19/2016Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30315
- 06/22/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2016)
- 03/09/2016Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT000340030310
- 01/27/2016Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT0003400-30310
- 12/31/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2016)
- 11/25/2015Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003400-30310
- 10/29/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2015)
- 07/09/2015Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003400-30310
- 06/12/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2015)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2014-09-25
- Last review
- 2017-04-05
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-08
- Reported mileage
- 3,046,901 mi (2025)
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