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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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CALIFORNIA SIERRA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 363648 · MC222282 · EIN 88-0250102 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4965 JOULE STREET, RENO, NV, 89502
(775) 856-8008 · MATT MARINCIC
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
72 / 110
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
231 / 663
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy WPP 8200096-00 · eff 01/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance495 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance121 pts
Other43 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 102 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 72 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.3A1-F | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75B-TF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA217
NV13
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.30 | 0.30 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.45 | 1.47 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.37 | 0.37 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 Alameda County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Alameda County, CA 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 6 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (2 OOS) · Brakes 24% (3 OOS) · Tires 15% (2 OOS)
• 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 10 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: 34 inspections, 28 violations, 5 OOS, 18 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 3 OOS · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75B-TF, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.088).
2. Other11 viol · 1 OOS · 39%
392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance3 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
177.834A-HMC, 172.516C5-HMPMC, 177.817E1-HMHC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/13/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/20/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer18 incomplete vehicle18 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MATT MARINCIC
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
61
Registered since
1989-08-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 48 carriers
Shares identifiers with 48 carriers (47 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC | 1832534 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 3 VINs | strong |
| TRANSCO LEASING CO INC | 594129 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PACTRANS LIMITED LLC | 1455678 | officer, phone | strong |
| MY-LINK BUSINESS EXPRESS INC | 2782224 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
02/04/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP01668A
01/01/2021 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200096-00
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP01668A
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AIJ-Z91-453372-01
01/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ATJ-Z91-453372-01
01/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000108-A
12/07/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/24/2009)
01/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000108
02/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP11216A
01/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP11216A
11/22/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2005)
01/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP11216A
01/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 60056 8656
09/15/1995 — Insurance replaced — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 60056 8556
09/15/1995 — Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 60040 17 85
11/02/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/25/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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