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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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VOLKOV EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3452949 · MC1124688 · EIN 85-1316434 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
209 CORTE SENDERO, LINCOLN, CA, 95648
(916) 500-3701 · NIKOLAY VOLKOV
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
6 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 176
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT52082A · eff 03/12/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance142 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.83F | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
CA9
OR6
NM3
WA3
AR2
PA1
IN1
MD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12.26 | 12.26 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.37 | 2.37 | ≈22–26% | 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 Montgomery County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Montgomery County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 96% (4 OOS) · Wheels / rims 2% · Other 2%
• 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 15 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: 10 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 75%
393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.78A-WS
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.778).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
393.83F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
23 trailer9 truck
Company profile
Officer
NIKOLAY VOLKOV
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2020-07-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (31 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC EXPEDITE LLC | 3644279 | 3 VINs | strong |
| WEST COAST EXPRESS ENTERPRISE INC | 1068168 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/12/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT52082A
03/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81004222
02/13/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/17/2026)
01/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
03/12/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SMC1813785
02/13/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2025)
06/30/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SMC1813785
06/03/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2024)
06/30/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASA003409-01
06/05/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/22/2023)
07/11/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/10/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FCT004182-01
09/14/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/20/2021)
07/13/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3452949.