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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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US XPRESS INC
USDOT 303024 · MC188121 · EIN 62-1255088 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4080 JENKINS RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421
(423) 510-3000 · JOSH SMITH
50
High risk
Risk factors
11 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
4953 / 5412
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 11148
Crashes (24 mo)
384 · 11 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
MOUNTAIN LAKE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC — $1M BIPD · policy USX-188121-16 · eff 06/14/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance7998 pts
Unsafe Driving2505 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance654 pts
Other273 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance51 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 84 | 84 | 2520 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 30 | 900 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 462 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 408 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 375 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 300 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 288 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 276 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 276 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 252 |
Most inspected states
NC166
TN119
TX109
GA88
OH80
FL76
MS72
KY68
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.40 | 1.40 | ≈59–66% (near 60) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈54–61% (near 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈4–8% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.81 | 2.81 | ≈56–60% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 216 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 2 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “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
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 · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 31% · Speeding 30% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 46 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 48% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · False log / RODS 11%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 33 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
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 50% (123 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (29 OOS) · Brakes 19% (20 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 41 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: 794 inspections, 511 violations, 102 OOS, 466 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance237 viol · 93 OOS · 46%
393.75A3-TAOL ×45, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×14, 396.17C-PI ×14
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 272 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.108).
2. Other140 viol · 11 OOS · 27%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×20, 392.2-SLLED ×16, 392.2-SLL ×11
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving82 viol · 16%
392.16-D ×13, 392.2-SLLLR ×13, 392.2-SLLTCD ×11
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 500 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.05).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×45, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×20, 392.2-SLLED ×16, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×14, 396.17C-PI ×14, 392.16-D ×13, 392.2-SLLLR ×13, 395.32B-ELDDFR ×12
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 384 in 24 months · 11 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 08/31/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 08/21/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 08/21/2026 | KINSTON, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/20/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 08/20/2026 | CARROLLTON, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/14/2026 | LEWISVILLE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 08/13/2026 | Not Reported, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/12/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 08/12/2026 | WEST MEMPHIS, AR | ✓ |
Equipment — 114 vehicles seen in inspections
60 truck54 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOSH SMITH
Annual mileage
421.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5412
Registered since
1987-10-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 64 carriers
Shares identifiers with 64 carriers (40 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | 4 VINs | strong |
| WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | 4 VINs | strong |
| RESFUTA LLC | 3936920 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AJ & SONS FARMS | 4266630 | officer | strong |
| CIDCO INVESTMENTS INC | 2960137 | officer | strong |
| CLEAR FALLS BOTTLED WATER & CONDITIONING INC | 1876278 | officer | strong |
| DALE WEST TRUCKING LLC | 1688050 | officer | strong |
| EAST COAST AUTO REPAIR LLC | 2152275 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
421.1M mi reported (2025)
03/14/2025 — Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 108232064
03/14/2025 — Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 108232064
03/14/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13476
02/18/2025 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2025)
08/21/2017 — Insurance name changed — MOUNTAIN LAKE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy USX-188121-16
08/21/2017 — Insurance name changed — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13476
07/22/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 1402231
07/18/2017 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2017)
07/18/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2017)
07/18/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2017)
06/14/2017 — Insurance filed — MOUNTAIN LAKE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy USX-188121-16
06/14/2017 — Insurance ended — MOUNTAIN LAKE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
policy USX-188121-16
06/14/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 1402231
06/14/2017 — Insurance replaced — MOUNTAIN LAKE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy USX-188121-14
01/26/2015 — Insurance name changed — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13476
01/26/2015 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-477M7527-TIL-13
01/26/2015 — Insurance name changed — MOUNTAIN LAKE RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy USX188121-13
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/303024.