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Generated Oct 14, 2026
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RIGHT WAY FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 3490679 · MC1148755 · EIN 85-2437281 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2144 E 11 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48091
(248) 429-2213 · MARK ESSA
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 8.8% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
28 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 285
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Navigators Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy FA24MOT02312800 · eff 10/15/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance132 pts
Unsafe Driving87 pts
Vehicle Maintenance56 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
AR9
MI8
TX7
MO5
IN3
IL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.55 | 2.17 | ≈29–36% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.11 | 1.14 | ≈75–82% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.57 | 1.62 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-04. “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 81% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 16% · Log / ELD device 3%
• 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 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MI 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 39% · Speeding 37% · Seat belt 24%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 43% · Brakes 29% · Lighting / lamps 14%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 9 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: 7 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 30%
395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS ×2, 395.8F1-HOSM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.833).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.912).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 20%
393.55E-B, 393.60E
✓ 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 1.178).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | RURAL(PRAIRIE COUNTY), AR | ✓ |
Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
27 truck23 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MARK ESSA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2020-09-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIGHT WAY TRANSPORTATION INC | 3168413 | 11 VINs | strong |
| WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MES LEASING INC | 4536123 | officer | strong |
| R W TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS INC | 4492932 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
10/15/2024 — Insurance filed — Navigators Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FA24MOT02312800
10/15/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9079045
09/18/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2024)
10/15/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2115627
09/18/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2023)
10/15/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2115627
09/19/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/11/2022)
10/15/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2115627
10/05/2021 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2115627
09/20/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2021)
03/24/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2115627
02/23/2021 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2115627
10/26/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/21/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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