CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 3249797· MC1022490· CARRIER· EIN 83-3135729
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FENIS TRANSPORTATION INC

5150 BRIDLEWOOD LN, LONG GROVE, IL, 60047-5070(630) 940-9602fenistransportation@gmail.comOLHA KOVTUNENKO
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
CarrierGuard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Vehicle OOS
5.6%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
9.3%
above 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
Driver OOS 9.3% — above the 6.7% national average

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC1022490

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/01/2026
CarrierGuard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc.· policy CAL0000015
Authority history (1) ▾
11/13/2019MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history3 insurers on record
Filing timeline (7)
  1. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/30/202501/03/2026
  2. GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/06/202411/20/2025
  3. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/06/202510/30/2025
  4. GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/06/202410/30/2025
  5. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/06/202011/06/2024
  6. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/21/202011/06/2020
  7. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/05/201904/21/2020

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle36 inspections · 5.6% OOS · National 22%
Driver54 inspections · 9.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

54 inspections · 44 violations (7 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

54
Inspections
44
Violations
7
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

19
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • MO6
  • SD3
  • WA3
  • MI2
  • WI2
  • NE2
  • PA2
  • MT2

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

High impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 94% is at/over the 60% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless4 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 16%
Phone / texting1 viol32%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 32%
Speeding1 viol21%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 21%
Other1 viol16%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 16%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

High impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 74% is at/over the 60% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing15 violations · 6 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device3 OOS7 viol49%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:3× · 45%
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 2%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 1%
False log / RODS3 OOS7 viol47%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× · 23%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× · 23%
Other1 viol4%
  • 395.11F-HOSDODDMAHOS (Manner) - Driver obscured, defaced, destroyed, mutilated, or altered existing information contained in a supporting document1× · 4%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Driver OOS rate is 9.3% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in WI

Medium impact

16 of 52 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from WI to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 22% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing15 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps9 viol46%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 15%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 5%
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× · 5%
Tires2 OOS3 viol46%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 33%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 13%
Other2 viol7%
  • 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× · 3%
  • 398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report1× · 3%
Load securement1 viol2%
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× · 2%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 16 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

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.

Trending worse
4
Inspections
16
Violations
4
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 44%Hours-of-Service Compliance 25%Unsafe Driving 19%Vehicle Maintenance 6%Not in SMS 6%
Focus here first
1Other
7 violations · 44% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSR×3State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 390.21TB1-MC×2Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
  • 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2Hours-of-Service Compliance
4 violations · 4 OOS · 25% of recent
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDT×3HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: · OOS
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed · OOS
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3Unsafe Driving
3 violations · 19% of recent
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

56
Inspections
74
Violations
10
Out-of-service
419
CSA points
1
Crashes
22
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

31 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

17 trailer 12 truck 2 incomplete vehicle
2025 FORD F-550seen 12×
1FD0W5HT8SED00588· TEMPREG IL
2025 FORD F-550seen 9×
1FD0W5HT8SED29525· P1310325 IL
2025 BUCKEYE Buckeyeseen 8×
4B9CB9U20S1149468· 994596ST IL
2024 FORD F-350seen 7×
1FT8W3DT0REF89168· P1248367 IL
2021 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NE, INC. Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc.seen 7×
5SHFW5034MB001635· 803683ST IL
2024 FORD F-350seen 7×
1FT8W3DT8RED42156· P1248368 IL
2021 MIG LLC MIG LLCseen 7×
4S95F5325MS452346· 1013770ST IL
2024 KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC Kaufman Trailers Group, LLCseen 6×
7UZFW5038RB000954· P1246590 IL
2026 BUCKEYE Buckeyeseen 6×
4B9CB9U23T2149119· 1016646ST IL
2023 FORD F-350seen 5×
1FT8W3DT6PED66579· P1268551 IL
2025 KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC Kaufman Trailers Group, LLCseen 4×
7UZFW503XSB000721· 1013551ST IL
2024 RAM 3500seen 4×
3C63RRGL1RG295312· P1268550 IL
2021 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NCseen 4×
5VGFW5026ML007368· 913427ST IL
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJHHDR8TLWS9490· P1320358 IL
2025 SUN COUNTRYseen 3×
5856C5322SP028648· 1013582ST IL
2023 FORD F-350seen 2×
1FT8W3DT5PED73023· 741AB066 IL
2023 KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC Kaufman Trailers Group, LLCseen 2×
7UZFW5035PB000844· 942672ST IL
2022 FORD F-350seen 2×
1FT8W3DT7NED03519· P1246590 IL
2025 KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC Kaufman Trailers Group, LLCseen 2×
7UZFW5030SB000727· 1007357ST IL
2022 FORD F-350
1FT8W3DTXNED05670· P1209210 IL
2022 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC
5VGFW5039NL008377· 92908TG IL
2022 FORD F-350
1FT8W3DT6NEF99844· 200720H IL
2023 KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC
7UZFW5038PB000319· 1007278ST IL
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR6RSVF0330· TEMP IL
2026 BUCKEYE Buckeye
4B9CB9U21T2149118· 1016645ST IL
2023 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532K5PS475429· 894596ST IL
2026 FOREST RIVER Vengeance
5NHFVG829TC005627· NONE1 IN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR0PSNV1054· TEMP IL
2023 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Inc
1RNF53A20PR058867· 990463ST IL
2022 FORD F-350
1FT8W3DT1NEG23189· 200721H IL

+ 1 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.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
2
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
1
1 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi1 drivers
Company officer
OLHA KOVTUNENKO
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2019-02-25
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-07
Census status
Active

Fleet: 1 trucks · 1 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 graph

This carrier shares VINs with 10 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

10
Connected carriers
10
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
AVDB TRANS LLC
USDOT 4521854Active· PECATONICA, IL
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
5SHFW5034MB0016357UZFW5030SB0007271FT8W3DT1NEG23189
Medium· 1
ZTR GROUP LLC
USDOT 7193260Active· MARION, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
7UZFW5038RB0009547UZFW5030SB000727

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

11 events
  1. 07/01/2026Insurance filed — CarrierGuard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAL0000015

  2. 04/07/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.0M mi reported (2025)

  3. 01/03/2026Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA864151119

  4. 11/20/2025Insurance cancelled — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9300077699

  5. 10/30/2025Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA864151119

  6. 10/30/2025Insurance replaced — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9300077699

  7. 11/06/2024Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA02872725

  8. 11/06/2020Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1334727

  9. 04/21/2020Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA01334727

  10. 11/13/2019MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  11. 02/25/2019Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-07
Reported mileage
956,400 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 2:52 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.