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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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FAMS FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3269751 · MC1032029 · EIN 83-3888333 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9427 OLCOTT AVE, SAINT JOHN, IN, 46373
(219) 515-8820 · ALEKSANDRA MARINKOVIC
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
13 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 538
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy 012-33-7720 · eff 04/26/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance404 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance71 pts
Unsafe Driving58 pts
Other14 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 42 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 38 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.3A1-BARS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA23
UT13
NM8
AZ6
CO6
KS5
NV4
WY3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.29 | 2.10 | ≈26–33% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.40 | 0.41 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.83 | 3.83 | ≈47–51% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Mohave County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mohave County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 72% · Seat belt 12% · Other 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 48% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Hours exceeded 13% (1 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 69% (9 OOS) · Tires 14% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 6%
• 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 34 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: 12 inspections, 20 violations, 3 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 3 OOS · 75%
393.47D2-BLTBD ×4, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.873).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.718).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 5%
395.3A1-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.3).
Repeat offenders: 393.47D2-BLTBD ×4, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer28 truck
Company profile
Officer
ALEKSANDRA MARINKOVIC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2019-04-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 96 carriers
Shares identifiers with 96 carriers (96 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 5 VINs | strong |
| BILATO LLC | 3953842 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CHRISMEGS TRANSPORTATION CORP | 4306268 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SSL TRUCKING INC | 3927167 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BZF SOLUTIONS LLC | 3769394 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PRIME CARGO GROUP INC | 3461858 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SDJ TRUCKING LLC | 3547228 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TAK TRUCKING INC | 652762 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/26/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 012-33-7720
04/26/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 012-33-7720
03/30/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2026)
04/26/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-FLP-IN-19-S0343430-00
03/31/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2025)
03/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2024)
04/26/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB004944
04/01/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/26/2024)
04/26/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0650020
05/31/2019 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00650020
05/02/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/05/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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