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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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BIG RAM TRANS LLC
USDOT 3360174 · MC1075920 · EIN 84-3741937 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1733 S WASHINGTON ST, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60565
(872) 222-1330 · IAN APOSTOL
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
12 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 203
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Shelter General Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 1-C-11145556 · eff 12/17/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance130 pts
Unsafe Driving71 pts
Other8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.48A-BI-TSA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TN11
KY5
MO4
MN3
OH3
NC2
VA2
PA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.55 | 1.55 | ≈39–46% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.77 | 1.93 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-29. “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 · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 76% · Speeding 14% · Seat belt 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 28% (3 OOS) · Suspension / axle 21% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 18%
• 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 8 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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.163).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/22/2025 | LIBERTYVILLE, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
20 truck15 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
IAN APOSTOL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2019-11-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| API TRUCKING INC | 3010989 | 13 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
12/17/2023 — Insurance filed — Shelter General Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1-C-11145556
12/17/2023 — Insurance replaced — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25549090
12/17/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA1546745
11/22/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2021)
12/23/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/20/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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