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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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API EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2558643 · MC892449 · EIN 46-2544000 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12904 BRADFORD LN, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60585
(630) 465-1917 · SERGIU POPA
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 31.5% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
30 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
94 / 719
Crashes (24 mo)
7 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Berkley Casualty Company — $750K BIPD · policy 6524219 · eff 11/04/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance487 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance125 pts
Unsafe Driving119 pts
Other37 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 180 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 1 | 79 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
TX8
UT8
TN7
CA6
AR5
SD5
GA4
KY4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.63 | 2.58 | ≈38–45% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.51 | 0.56 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.14 | 4.97 | ≈64–68% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 3 new since the Sep 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
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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 29% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Phone / texting 25%
• 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 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 76% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 14% · Other 10%
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Tires 44% (12 OOS) · Brakes 25% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15%
• 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 38 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: 12 inspections, 13 violations, 5 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 4 OOS · 46%
393.45B2PC ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.855).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 31%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.104B, 393.110B
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.973).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2PC ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/01/2026 | ZACHARY, LA | ✓ | ||
| 05/14/2026 | PRESCOTT, AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/19/2025 | RICHWOOD, LA | ✓ | ||
| 10/09/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 09/17/2025 | PERRY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/11/2024 | SYLVA, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck24 trailer
Company profile
Officer
SERGIU POPA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2014-11-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDBEARD TRUCKING LLC | 4040323 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SP NATIONAL LLC | 3884100 | officer | strong |
| IMAS INT INC | 3907352 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MD UNITED INC | 2565724 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SOFIA CARGO LLC | 4133606 | 2 VINs | medium |
| US HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC | 2350420 | 2 VINs | medium |
| UZEX TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4127222 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ZNL LOGISTICS INC | 3530757 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2025)
11/04/2024 — Insurance filed — Berkley Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6524219
11/04/2024 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9079792
10/08/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2024)
11/04/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA963049515
11/04/2022 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN202472
11/04/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA2746951
11/04/2015 — Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2183489
11/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2183489
10/08/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2015)
12/12/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/17/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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