EAST-WEST INC
Risk factors
High 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 8 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 5 times across 4 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026126 inspections · 24 violations (9 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance5 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
40
5× · sev 8
- 2392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
10
1× · sev 10
- 3393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 4383.23A2-LCDLNPDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
8
1× · sev 8
- 5393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 6395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 7393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 8392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 9393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 10393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- KY8
- NC7
- TN6
- IN3
- NM2
- TX1
- SC1
- AL1
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 31.8% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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 Laurel County, KY
Medium impact14 of 51 violations in the last 12 months (27%) came from inspections in Laurel County, KY. 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 Laurel County, KY 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 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 41%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 19%
- 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× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 4%
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× · 2%
- 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 64% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× · 52%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 3%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 4%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 3%
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 8%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 2%
- 396.3A1-ARBrake - Defective Air Reservoir1× · 1%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.9B-LRLOLighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed.1× · 2%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 2%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×5Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi38 drivers
- Company officer
- TIM ALLEN
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 1017779
- Registered since
- 1988-08-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-05
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 30 trucks · 30 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, addresses or officers with 47 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
48 events- 05/04/2026Insurance filed — JET INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy JT030948
- 05/04/2026Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
SURETY · policy 7901257032
- 02/05/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
- 11/05/2025Insurance filed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MF-005277
- 11/05/2025Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229366
- 05/16/2025Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 4654433
- 05/04/2025Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 4654433
- 04/21/2025BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2025)
- 04/07/2025Insurance cancelled — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229366
- 03/04/2025Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229366
- 11/05/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0235159001
- 11/05/2023Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0195029001
- 05/01/2022Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0032141001
- 11/05/2018Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Z-35726
- 05/05/2016PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 05/04/2016Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
SURETY · policy 11013010241870
- 04/20/2012Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO · policy LTO0002344
- 03/01/2012Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0002344
- 03/01/2011Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5351200
- 03/01/2011Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 22 MS TB1702
- 02/02/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2011)
- 02/02/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2011)
- 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Z-35726
- 03/31/2007Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1282938
- 03/01/2007Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1282938
- 03/29/2005Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP19652A
- 03/02/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/14/2005)
- 03/01/2005Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP19652A
- 03/01/2004Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 038131-001
- 02/27/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/04/2004)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2007-08-15
- Last review
- 2021-03-05
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-05
- Reported mileage
- 3,600,000 mi (2025)
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