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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 289876 · MC198624 · EIN 48-1028452 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1015 WEST CITY LIMITS, HUGOTON, KS, 67951
(620) 544-7500 · DOUGLAS MARTIN
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 514
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $4M BIPD · policy CCP04629A · eff 01/01/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance362 pts
Unsafe Driving93 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance44 pts
Other20 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 15 |
Most inspected states
KS29
OK11
MO4
IA2
AZ2
IL1
TX1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.72 | 2.93 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.38 | ≈39–46% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.61 | 4.83 | ≈57–61% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.17 | 0.19 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-26. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Kay County, OK · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kay County, OK to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 57% · Speeding 32% · Load securement 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · False log / RODS 41% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 37% · Tires 30% (5 OOS) · Brakes 23% (2 OOS)
• 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 33 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: 4 inspections, 12 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.11B-CSURR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.458).
2. Other3 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.60C, 395.8D5-HOSF
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.04).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2025 | Kellyville, OK | ✓ | ||
| 03/03/2025 | AMARILLO, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
22 truck15 trailer3 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
DOUGLAS MARTIN
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
1987-04-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 68 carriers
Shares identifiers with 68 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN TRUCKING INC | 266598 | 13 VINs | strong |
| 0168 CARRIER | 2813203 | officer | strong |
| 0218 CARRIER | 2813372 | officer | strong |
| 0268 CARRIER | 2813665 | officer | strong |
| 0318 CARRIER | 2813811 | officer | strong |
| 0368 CARRIER | 2813971 | officer | strong |
| 0418 CARRIER | 2814176 | officer | strong |
| 0468 CARRIER | 2814298 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CCP04629A
01/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy CLP34237A
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU749526
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 5631536
01/01/2009 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 5631536
01/01/2009 — Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458
01/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP34237A
12/05/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2008)
12/05/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2008)
01/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
12/05/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2007)
12/05/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2007)
01/17/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/17/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
01/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
01/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
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/289876.