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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3525590 · MC1171810 · EIN 85-3935691 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2075 OAK LEAF ST, JOLIET, IL, 60193
(954) 999-2901 · IURI LONGHINOV
49
High risk
Risk factors
Authority revocation pendingVehicle OOS 34.1% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
100 / 669
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS Transverse Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy TIRPCA000244 · eff 08/18/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Authority revocation pending
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance452 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance122 pts
Unsafe Driving105 pts
Other63 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 50 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.209D-STBSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
AR10
IL6
NM6
SD6
CA5
TX5
UT5
PA5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.56 | 3.56 | ≈40–47% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.47 | 0.49 | ≈48–55% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.34 | 4.37 | ≈54–58% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-27 · 3 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
Vehicle 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Seat belt 27% · Speeding 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 24 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 61% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 39% (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 23 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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 35% (8 OOS) · Tires 30% (7 OOS) · Brakes 20% (2 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 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: 21 inspections, 23 violations, 8 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 6 OOS · 48%
393.45A-BHTIJ ×2, 392.9A2-C ×2, 393.75A3-TFL
✓ 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 3.255).
2. Other8 viol · 35%
392.2-SLLED ×4, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 2 OOS · 13%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 395.8E1PC-OOS, 395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.353).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLED ×4, 393.45A-BHTIJ ×2, 392.9A2-C ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | MARENGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 02/01/2026 | LAUDERDALE, MS | ✓ | ||
| 01/24/2025 | ST CLAIR, MO | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer34 truck
Company profile
Officer
IURI LONGHINOV
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
26
Registered since
2020-11-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 44 carriers
Shares identifiers with 44 carriers (44 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNWAY CARRIERS INC | 3097552 | 42 VINs | strong |
| NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3968153 | 3 VINs | strong |
| A&M CARRIERS INC | 2836509 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BD TRUCKING INC | 4194421 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LONGHORN CARGO LLC | 3076448 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MKG EXPRESS INC | 3640855 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/18/2026 — Insurance filed — MS Transverse Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91 · policy TIRPCA000244
04/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2024)
08/15/2024 — Insurance replaced — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CS SPS 4315951-00
12/13/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA947081726
03/10/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA947081726
06/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA947081726
03/17/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/04/2023)
11/22/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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