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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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RCS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2537754 · MC882620 · EIN 46-5112571 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
538 MELHAM AVE, LA PUENTE, CA, 91744
(818) 489-2203 · SHIRLEY ROBLES
63
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 210
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TSMDXCA-0009208-00 · eff 01/14/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance198 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 390.3E-DAC | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
CA15
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.34 | 0.34 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.10 | 8.10 | ≈83–87% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-20. “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 46% (1 OOS) · Brakes 25% (2 OOS) · Wheels / rims 10% (1 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 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 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 15 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: 2 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 75%
393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ 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 6.075).
2. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8A
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | BUENA PARK, CA | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
SHIRLEY ROBLES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2014-09-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & S TRANSPORT INC | 1284600 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: K & S TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1284600, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
01/14/2026 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TSMDXCA-0009208-00
01/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN386191
12/16/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2026)
06/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
11/08/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN363613
11/08/2023 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy CCA-0013483-02
10/12/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2023)
11/08/2022 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy CCA-0013483-01
10/12/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2022)
11/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy CCA-0013483-00
10/12/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2021)
11/08/2020 — Insurance cancelled — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy WIC1003636-00
10/13/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2020)
01/29/2020 — Insurance cancelled — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy WIC1003636-00
11/08/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LZK-0000385-01
10/15/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2019)
11/08/2018 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LZK-0000385-00
10/12/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/05/2018)
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/2537754.