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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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FENIX TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3071380 · MC61281 · EIN 82-3284136 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11805 S CENTRAL PARK AVE, MERRIONETTE PARK, IL, 60803
(773) 820-7611 · VLATKO PAVLOV
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
34 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
118 / 837
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
American Inter-Fidelity Exchange — $1M BIPD · policy L25A1126 · eff 12/22/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance505 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance454 pts
Unsafe Driving176 pts
Driver Fitness28 pts
Other19 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 170 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 153 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 132 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 132 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
TN14
OH12
PA9
IL8
NC7
MD5
IN5
NM4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.70 | 5.70 | ≈74–81% (over 60) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.58 | 0.58 | ≈77–84% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.10 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.06 | 0.02 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.37 | 4.34 | ≈54–58% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 5 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 39% · Speeding 31% · Seat belt 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 34% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 6% (1 OOS)
• 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 31 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 Clay County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clay County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (11 OOS) · Brakes 29% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (2 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 32 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: 24 inspections, 37 violations, 7 OOS, 14 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance20 viol · 4 OOS · 54%
395.8E-HOSPD ×7, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT ×6, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT ×6
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
2. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 3 OOS · 30%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.278).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.275).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×7, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT ×6, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.45B2 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 08/06/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | not in city limit, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck15 trailer14 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
VLATKO PAVLOV
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2017-11-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 30 carriers
Shares identifiers with 30 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFFSIDE LINE INC | 3495418 | 5 VINs | strong |
| SEAGULL LOGISTICS LLC | 3163266 | 5 VINs | strong |
| GRASSHOPPER TRUCKING LLC | 3225405 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RED STAR EXPEDITED INC | 3791982 | 2 VINs | medium |
| VIKINGS LLC | 3296172 | 2 VINs | medium |
| X RAY LOGISTICS LLC | 3760922 | 2 VINs | medium |
| AAA TOWING LLC | 3272224 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
12/22/2025 — Insurance filed — American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy L25A1126
12/22/2025 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L24A1126
12/22/2024 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L23A1126
12/22/2023 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L22A1126
12/22/2022 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L21A1126
12/22/2021 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L20A1126
12/22/2020 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KBI000129-00
11/25/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2020)
02/05/2020 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KBI000129-00
02/02/2020 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KBI000129-00
01/23/2020 — Insurance replaced — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KBI000129-00
01/06/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2020)
12/22/2019 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy ATG-IL-0000811-18-01
12/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1600892
12/22/2018 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy ATG-IL-0000811-18-01
11/26/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/24/2018)
07/25/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1600892
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