VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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BEN TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2858268 · MC957130 · EIN 46-5605899 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4713 KIMBALL AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49508
(616) 822-3461 · EMIR ALIC
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 61.5% — 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
10 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 254
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy DRPMI102001 · eff 05/11/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate61.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance172 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance42 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Other12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
KY3
TN2
IN2
MI2
GA1
NC1
MD1
FL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.47 | 3.47 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.43 | 0.45 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.50 | 11.08 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16. “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 51% (6 OOS) · Brakes 26% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13% (1 OOS)
• 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 47 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Speeding 50%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 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
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, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.875).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.603).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2025 | NEWPORT, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer6 incomplete vehicle6 truck
Company profile
Officer
EMIR ALIC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2016-02-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL FL CARRIERS LLC | 2864394 | 6 VINs | strong |
| CNY CARRIER INC | 3232360 | officer | strong |
| CNY EXPRESS | 2782607 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CNY EXPRESS (USDOT 2782607, 2015).
Activity history (recent)
06/10/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DRPMI102001
05/11/2026 — Insurance filed — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DRPMI102001
05/11/2026 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DRPMI102001
04/09/2026 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 29T100420
03/13/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2026)
12/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
04/09/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 726605001
03/13/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2024)
04/09/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2021383
04/10/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS106881
02/02/2020 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 6508777
02/02/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP28485A
02/16/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/24/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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