VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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ENCORE GROUP LLC
USDOT 359754 · EIN 13-4025666
5100 N RIVER ROAD SUITE 300, SCHILLER PARK, IL, 60176
(214) 302-0465 · WHIT MARKOWITZ
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
113 / 145
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
67 / 151
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance100 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Other30 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.25A-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1DLDSYEL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
CA47
DC6
FL5
MD2
HI2
US2
DE1
NJ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.46 | 0.47 | — | ▲ worse |
| 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 | 0.73 | 0.74 | ≈4–8% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 new since the Sep 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
A high share of violations are occurring in San Diego County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from San Diego County, CA 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 qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 88% · Other 10% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 2%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 3 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, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 60%
390.21TB1-MC ×2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.548).
Repeat offenders: 390.21TB1-MC ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | PLANO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2025 | GRAPEVINE, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
WHIT MARKOWITZ
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
1989-07-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| STS EXPRESS INC | 3591417 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
07/10/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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