FUEL EXPRESS LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202643 inspections · 29 violations (7 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
12
3× · sev 4
- 2393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 3178.345-6-HMPHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
4
1× · sev 4
- 7395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
2
2× · sev 1
- 8393.203C-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
2
1× · sev 2
- 9397.13A-HMDPUnsafe Driving
HM (Driving & Parking) - No person may smoke/light/carry a lighted cigarette/cigar/pipe within 25 feet of a motor vehicle containing Class 1, 5, or flammable mate
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- ID7
- WA7
- UT6
- MT5
- ND3
- US1
- NV1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Spokane County, WA
Medium impact6 of 24 violations in the last 12 months (25%) came from inspections in Spokane County, WA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Spokane County, WA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 5% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 45%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 45%
- 397.13A-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - No person may smoke/light/carry a lighted cigarette/cigar/pipe within 25 feet of a motor vehicle containing Class 1, 5, or flammable mate1× · 9%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 43% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 50%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 21%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 4%
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× · 25%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 42% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× · 17%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× · 20%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 3%
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× · 2%
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 5%
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× · 2%
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× · 2%
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× · 1%
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 1%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA68 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 38 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi25 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi7 drivers
- Company officer
- JUSTIN RICHARDS
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2018-06-04
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-15
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 32 trucks · 32 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 14 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
22 events- 01/15/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
- 01/01/2024Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT14085A
- 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P101187
- 01/03/2023Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P101187
- 01/03/2023Insurance name changed — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS120267
- 11/29/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2023)
- 01/10/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003877
- 12/14/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2022)
- 05/03/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003877
- 04/30/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2021)
- 01/10/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003370
- 12/14/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2021)
- 08/22/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003370
- 07/24/2020Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003370
- 01/10/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002863
- 12/16/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2020)
- 01/11/2019Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZB1774
- 10/03/2018Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 07705902
- 09/19/2018Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 07705902
- 09/06/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/21/2018)
- 08/29/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/04/2018Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2022-02-08
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-15
- Reported mileage
- 2,168,805 mi (2025)
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