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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 7, 2026
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WARRIOR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 3448893 · MC1122224 · EIN 81-1165917 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1281 S WILSON DR, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045
(224) 829-0024 · NIKO KARA
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
20 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 407
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA880748719 · eff 10/08/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance234 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance108 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance30 pts
Other17 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
CO6
NM6
TX4
TN3
AR3
MN2
ID2
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.40 | 2.15 | ≈28–35% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.41 | 1.46 | ≈81–88% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.00 | 2.03 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.46 | 0.46 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-31 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 71% · Log / ELD device 22% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 6%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso County, CO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 40% · Other 29% · Speeding 23%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 17 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
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 36% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• 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 12 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: 8 inspections, 10 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 80%
393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.5).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 20%
172.502A1-HMPP, 172.604A1-HMER
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
12 trailer12 truck
Company profile
Officer
NIKO KARA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2020-07-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 1750906 | 1750906 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/08/2026 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA880748719
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
10/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9078055
12/13/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9078055
10/08/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FBCAT0514701
10/08/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FBCAT0514700
09/12/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2022)
10/08/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA2746484
10/08/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN294509
08/28/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/03/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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