VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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ARMEN TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2796802 · MC933701 · EIN 47-4652269 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
201 BAY AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07201-4904
(908) 576-6141 · KENNETH ARMENDINGER
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 47.4% — well 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
24 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 542
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy TS TS CA0000114 02 · eff 02/12/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate47.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance651 pts
Other12 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 270 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY7
NJ5
MD3
CT3
CA2
MA2
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.70 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11.37 | 11.43 | ≈98–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.15 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 59% (14 OOS) · Brakes 22% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• 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 48 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 Warren County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Warren County, NJ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 18 violations, 7 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 7 OOS · 78%
393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.11A1-LCHL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.528).
2. Other4 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 395.3A3-HOSPRNC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×6, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer17 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KENNETH ARMENDINGER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2015-09-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMEN LOGISTICS INC | 2952303 | strong | |
| AMEX SHIPPING AGENT INC | 2213261 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
02/12/2026 — Insurance filed — MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TS TS CA0000114 02
02/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 01
01/16/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2026)
04/15/2025 — Insurance name changed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 01
03/13/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/14/2025)
03/13/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 01
02/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 00
02/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 00
02/09/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 00
01/16/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/11/2025)
01/10/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 00
01/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000114 00
02/12/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC23020564
01/16/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2024)
09/21/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC23020564
08/25/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2023)
02/12/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC22020869
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/2796802.