VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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DICE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3102537 · MC78321 · EIN 81-3000052 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
640 S WASHINGTON ST STE 212, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60540-6789
(425) 588-9323 · NICOLAI TALPIS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
49 / 49
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 740
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc — $1M BIPD · policy URG06591 · eff 08/23/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance405 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance266 pts
Unsafe Driving114 pts
Other19 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 5 | 135 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
OR5
NM4
AZ4
TN4
LA4
WA3
CO3
NE2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.83 | 6.83 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.24 | 1.31 | ≈78–85% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.94 | 8.19 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 61% (5 OOS) · False log / RODS 25% (3 OOS) · Other 14% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 32% (6 OOS) · Brakes 23% · Lighting / lamps 20% (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 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Phone / texting 53% · Following / lane / reckless 34% · Other 13%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Yavapai County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Yavapai County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness 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: 9 inspections, 8 violations, 7 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 5 OOS · 63%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×5
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.93).
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 38%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.955).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×5
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | MINONK TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
31 trailer26 truck
Company profile
Officer
NICOLAI TALPIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
49
Registered since
2018-02-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers (58 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC | 3138172 | 5 VINs | strong |
| CWX TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3190869 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | 3 VINs | strong |
| TRANS ROYAL LLC | 3457594 | officer | strong |
| APEX TRANSPORT LLC | 2102040 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GT EXPRESS INC | 2472326 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC | 3589868 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TERRA TRANSIT INC | 4317644 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
08/23/2026 — Insurance filed — Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91 · policy URG06591
08/23/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA972507635
08/23/2023 — Insurance replaced — STAR MUTUAL RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy 21100-F27611-22
09/07/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/30/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA6679899
04/11/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/09/2018)
02/27/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/3102537.