VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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AJ EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3251175 · MC1023197 · EIN 83-3769342 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1181 DORIS AVE SE, SALEM, OR, 97302
(503) 569-0169 · ALICIA PADILLA
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 589
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CT5011421758 · eff 01/10/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance428 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance101 pts
Unsafe Driving46 pts
Other34 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
CA15
OR7
WA3
UT2
AZ1
NV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15.33 | 15.33 | ≈85–92% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.40 | 1.24 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.63 | 0.45 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.06 | 8.82 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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 65% · Other 35%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 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 53% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 47% (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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 35% · Brakes 34% (3 OOS) · Tires 9% (2 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 41 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, OR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, OR 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
• 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: 7 inspections, 23 violations, 6 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Other13 viol · 2 OOS · 57%
395.8A ×7, 393.47E ×3, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 3 OOS · 39%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.795).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 4%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.05).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A ×7, 393.47E ×3, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | SEATAC, WA | ✓ | ||
| 09/08/2025 | LACEY, WA | ✓ | ||
| 09/08/2025 | 2.48 N WEAVER, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer10 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ALICIA PADILLA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2019-02-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHBLOGISTICS LLC | 4215962 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CTM EXPRESS SERVICE INC | 941470 | officer | strong |
| L A BOYS TRANSPORT INC | 3175871 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CTM EXPRESS SERVICE INC (USDOT 941470, 2001).
Activity history (recent)
01/10/2026 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT5011421758
01/10/2026 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5011421758
12/15/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2026)
01/10/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA976364546
09/18/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2023)
01/10/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP92215A
11/20/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA2924522
11/27/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/08/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
02/27/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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