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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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RELION TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2901688 · MC976208 · EIN 81-2928136 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2256 ADOBE DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525
(970) 424-9289 · VAN SHORT
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
30 / 59
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
88 / 341
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Vanliner Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy MRV 7090201 · eff 03/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance176 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance166 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 69 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CO50
NM21
KS8
UT6
WY2
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.66 | 0.66 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.43 | 0.46 | ≈46–53% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.08 | 1.95 | ≈21–25% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 3 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
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso County, CO 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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 92% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 8%
• 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 22 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 53% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 38% (2 OOS) · Other 5%
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 15 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: 13 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 67%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×4
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.323).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 33%
393.11A1-LCHL, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.56).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×4
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2026 | AURORA, CO | ✓ | ||
| 06/08/2026 | Not Reported, CO | ✓ | ||
| 06/07/2026 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | ✓ | ||
| 02/21/2025 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | ✓ | ||
| 12/13/2024 | DENVER, CO | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer13 incomplete vehicle11 truck
Company profile
Officer
VAN SHORT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
59
Registered since
2016-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 113 carriers
Shares identifiers with 113 carriers (113 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYRIDE LOGISTICS LLC | 2537523 | 3 VINs | strong |
| NEXTOP FREIGHT LLC | 4245946 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TUTASH EXPRESS INC | 3487141 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 3520878 | 3520878 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2026)
03/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Vanliner Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MRV 7090201
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MRV 7090200-01
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MRV 7105200-00
01/14/2022 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP3247958
08/24/2020 — Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E10080
09/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-007302
08/26/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/05/2019)
08/24/2019 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-007302
08/30/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS078263
08/24/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS078263
08/03/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/25/2017)
07/02/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS065541
06/24/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS065541
06/14/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS065541
06/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2017)
05/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS065541
05/18/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2017)
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/2901688.