EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Low 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 5 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 5 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202678 inspections · 31 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.32B-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
10
2× · sev 5
- 2395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
9
9× · sev 1
- 3392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
4
4×
- 4396.5-HLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Hubs - Leaking hub
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.11B-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
2
2×
- 7393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 9393.209D1 OOS
Steering system components worn, welded, or missing
1
1×
- 10395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NY21
- MD2
- IN2
- AR1
- MI1
- TX1
- RI1
- SD1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Steuben County, NY
Medium impact16 of 25 violations in the last 12 months (64%) came from inspections in Steuben County, NY. 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 Steuben County, NY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 43% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner16× · 41%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× · 27%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.8× · 12%
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes2× · 19%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 7% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× · 16%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 11%
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× · 8%
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× · 11%
- 396.3A1-CDHSLMIISemi-Trailer - Loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, insecure latch, or not in use when required.1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 1%
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× · 8%
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 4%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× · 8%
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× · 7%
- 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
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.
- 395.24×5HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLED×4State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde · OOS
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
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 NHTSA80 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 50 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi27 drivers
- Company officer
- JOHN FITZPATRICK
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-01-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 33 trucks · 33 owned tractors · 159 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, phone numbers or officers with 8 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
34 events- 01/24/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
- 09/15/2024Insurance filed — Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P04197205
- 09/15/2024Insurance ended — Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
policy P04197205
- 09/15/2024Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2019160
- 06/23/2021PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 09/15/2017Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2019160
- 10/01/2013Insurance filed — The Guarantee Company of North America USA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy TM5154425
- 10/01/2013Insurance ended — The Guarantee Company of North America USA
policy TM5154425
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 63204224/TM5048433
- 10/06/2012Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2019160
- 09/17/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2012)
- 09/17/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2012)
- 09/15/2012Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2019160
- 09/06/2012Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
- 10/06/2011Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321-850040
- 09/01/2009Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy KGHOLH1000735
- 03/20/2008Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KGHOLH1000735
- 04/17/2007Insurance replaced — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 63204224/TM5048433
- 02/01/2007Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 990323
- 11/16/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2005)
- 11/16/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2005)
- 06/17/2005Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy BNS 144 84 02
- 02/01/2003Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD · policy STRU0009
- 02/26/1999Insurance cancelled — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AF9990045
- 01/20/1999Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AF9990045
- 08/05/1996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 08/05/1996MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/29/1996Insurance cancelled — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
- 01/20/1995Insurance replaced — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP1 000167
- 02/12/1994BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/08/1994)
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
- —
- Rated
- 1980-09-10
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-01-24
- Reported mileage
- 853,692 mi (2024)
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