VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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EXPRESS LANE FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 3255191 · MC1025217 · EIN 92-3364059 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2210 COTTON GIN RD, RUSSELLVILLE, AL, 35653
(256) 324-8339 · CHRISTOPHER DALE LANE
38
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 34% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 11.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 523
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2232 · eff 04/12/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance277 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance211 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Other36 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 60 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 35 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| 395.3B2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
TN16
MS7
AL7
MO5
TX2
IA2
KY2
AR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.52 | 5.58 | ≈71–78% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.14 | 2.16 | ≈90–97% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.42 | 0.42 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.56 | 4.50 | ≈57–61% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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 56% · Other 44%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 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 42% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 22% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 16%
• 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 15 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 Worth County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Worth County, IA 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 35% (10 OOS) · Tires 24% (4 OOS) · Load securement 13% (3 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.104B-C ×2
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.42).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.14).
Repeat offenders: 393.104B-C ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | HERCULANEUM, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
18 truck16 trailer3 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER DALE LANE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2019-03-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASC FARM LLC | 1593401 | 6 VINs | strong |
| KOENIG STRATEGIC LLC | 4346195 | 3 VINs | strong |
| STEPHEN PORTER TRUCKING LLC | 4365118 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CHRIS LANE | 3012172 | email, address | strong |
| MYSTIC TRANSPORTS LLC | 3945031 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CHRIS LANE (USDOT 3012172, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
05/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA968613932
04/12/2026 — Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2232
04/12/2026 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA968613932
03/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
04/21/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/12/2020 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0393738
01/23/2020 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0393738
03/28/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/05/2020)
03/07/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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