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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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J W EXPRESS INC
USDOT 267985 · MC180871 · EIN 34-1458216 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2735 SPRING GROVE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45225
(513) 241-7400 · DUANE GAMBLE
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
39 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 282
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Auto-Owners Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 55-232745-01 · eff 05/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving133 pts
Vehicle Maintenance94 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance25 pts
Other15 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IN16
OH9
KY4
IL2
GA1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.65 | 3.71 | ≈54–61% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.56 | 0.57 | ≈54–61% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.00 | 9.76 | ≈86–90% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 55% (2 OOS) · Brakes 34% (2 OOS) · Emergency equipment 4%
• 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 45 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Steuben County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Steuben County, IN 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 impact
Speeding 56% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Seat belt 5%
• 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 37 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 84% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 16%
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 36%
395.8A ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLL
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.5).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
395.8K2-HOSRC, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.42).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 395.8A ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | GREENSBURG, IN | ✓ | ||
| 09/25/2025 | DAYTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/18/2024 | ENGLEWOOD, OH | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 84 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer17 incomplete vehicle16 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
DUANE GAMBLE
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
1985-12-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & G TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2551113 | officer | strong |
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2026)
05/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 55-232745-01
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy OCA-0000156
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA210082
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy OCA-0000043-01
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
05/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy OCA-0000043-00
05/24/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180077
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180077
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA170094
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA160087
05/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS048476
04/04/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/02/2016)
04/04/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/02/2016)
05/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639523
06/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF639523
07/15/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639523
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/267985.