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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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ROAD LEADER LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3242857 · MC1018890 · EIN 83-3184766 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
516 SLADE AVE, ELGIN, IL, 60120
(708) 312-2458 · STEFCHO RISTESKI
57
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 32% — above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
70 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
183 / 1719
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy DC910198-00 · eff 12/28/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1204 pts
Unsafe Driving422 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance202 pts
Other40 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 12 | 268 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 80 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 66 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 63 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 48 |
Most inspected states
IL22
MO19
AZ19
IN17
KY10
TN10
GA9
NC7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.00 | 5.42 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.66 | 0.64 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.60 | 7.73 | ≈86–90% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-11-02 · 6 new since the Oct 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 38% · Seat belt 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 42 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 55% · False log / RODS 30% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 14%
• 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.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 30% (15 OOS) · Brakes 23% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (4 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 29 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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 30 inspections, 59 violations, 17 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance36 viol · 17 OOS · 61%
393.75A3-TAOL ×7, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.207A-STBW ×3
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.7).
2. Unsafe Driving10 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.5).
3. Other8 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×7, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.207A-STBW ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 395.24 ×3, 392.16-D ×2, 393.47A-BCFSBD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | ROWLAND, NC | ✓ | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Not Reported, WV | ✓ | ||
| 11/03/2025 | NORTHFIELD TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/16/2025 | AUSTIN, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 89 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer40 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
STEFCHO RISTESKI
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
2019-02-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 101 carriers
Shares identifiers with 101 carriers (100 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILE INC | 2499189 | 29 VINs | strong |
| CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | 11 VINs | strong |
| YOPO EXPEDITE INC | 2435654 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MASCOW DISTRIBUTION LLC | 1221360 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PLAINFIELD LOGISTICS LLC | 2563347 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PRIM USA INC | 3197149 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 4189935 | 4189935 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SPIRIT TRANSPORTATION INC | 2328241 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SPIRIT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2328241, 2012).
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08885394
12/29/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/28/2025 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC910198-00
12/28/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08885394
12/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08885394
12/23/2025 — Insurance name changed — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08885394
07/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
12/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5448911054
11/08/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GA22MOT02221800
10/04/2023 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GA22MOT02221800
10/04/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHIL1901259202-00
01/26/2022 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KBC000051-00
12/30/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2022)
01/26/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0797308
12/30/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/19/2021)
06/17/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/23/2025)
06/07/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0797308
02/07/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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