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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 30, 2026
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APL CARGO INC
USDOT 2508026 · MC869643 · EIN 46-5668093 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11738 W US HWY 24, WOLCOTT, IN, 47995
(224) 255-5111 · STEFAN TRIFAN
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 39.2% — well above the 22% national average19 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
150 / 150
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
395 / 3720
Crashes (24 mo)
19
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TIRPCA000131 · eff 12/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate39.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2578 pts
Unsafe Driving663 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance472 pts
Other125 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol96 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 31 | 590 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 | 430 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 120 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 108 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 105 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 104 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 91 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 80 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 77 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 76 |
Most inspected states
TN32
SD27
IA23
MO22
NM20
AR20
CA20
IL17
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.61 | 4.06 | ≈79–86% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.73 | 0.63 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.11 | 8.22 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-25 · 6 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 48% · Following / lane / reckless 21% · Seat belt 13%
• 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 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 59% (3 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Log / ELD device 8%
• 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.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 52% (60 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (15 OOS) · Brakes 14% (5 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 42 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (5 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 40 inspections, 44 violations, 11 OOS, 13 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance26 viol · 10 OOS · 59%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 ×2, 393.9A-LBL ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 35 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.083).
2. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 73 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.458).
3. Other6 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 ×2, 393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 19 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2026 | SHORTER, AL | ✓ | ||
| 05/23/2026 | BOIS DARC TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/21/2026 | CUMBERLAND(HANCOCK), IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/02/2026 | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 01/21/2026 | Chicago, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/31/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 09/21/2025 | CAPITAL TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 08/09/2025 | GADSDEN, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/27/2025 | RURAL JEFFERSON, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/27/2025 | SMYRNA, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
43 truck42 trailer
Company profile
Officer
STEFAN TRIFAN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
12.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
150
Registered since
2014-05-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 64 carriers
Shares identifiers with 64 carriers (60 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDY NATIONAL LEASING LLC | 3718063 | 8 VINs | strong |
| GABE TRUCKING LLC | 2111616 | 4 VINs | strong |
| DOUG MARQUARDT INC | 2200255 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HERMES NVC CORP | 2513961 | 3 VINs | strong |
| LOOP TRUCKING LLC | 3546779 | 3 VINs | strong |
| NUROTA INC | 3737308 | 3 VINs | strong |
| FREIGHTSYNC INC | 3801359 | officer | strong |
| SAFETY FIRST INC | 2590179 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MID CENTRAL LEASING INC (USDOT 1672020, 2007).
Activity history (recent)
02/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
12.1M mi reported (2024)
12/19/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIRPCA000131
12/15/2025 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TIRPCA000131
12/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIRPCA000131
11/24/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/16/2025)
09/04/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIRPCA000131
08/19/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIRPCA000131
08/08/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2025)
07/13/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIRPCA000027
07/13/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600622
06/17/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/15/2024)
07/13/2022 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00002702
07/13/2021 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00002701
07/13/2020 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00002700
02/27/2020 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
07/13/2019 — Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-02003-18
06/17/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2019)
09/30/2018 — Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-02003-18
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/2508026.