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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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SLIMS LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3684896 · MC1283159 · EIN 33-4502393 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
800 E NORTHWEST HWY STE 611, PALATINE, IL, 60074-6512
(708) 710-6363 · JAIME BUSTAMONTE
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 11.1% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
26 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 322
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Inactive
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA871640602 · eff 03/24/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance174 pts
Unsafe Driving83 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Driver Fitness38 pts
Other26 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.43A-TPV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
IN5
CA4
TX4
WA3
SD2
NC2
MT2
OR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.73 | 3.50 | ≈51–58% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.79 | 0.87 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.63 | 0.69 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.21 | 5.74 | ≈67–71% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 78% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 18% (1 OOS) · Other 5%
• 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 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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 Buchanan County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 57% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Other 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 30 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 41% (2 OOS) · Tires 29% (2 OOS) · Other 18% (1 OOS)
• 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 37 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: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.53B-B, 393.43A-TPV
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.658).
2. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.47E
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | TULLY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 11/03/2025 | PENDLETON, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer16 truck
Company profile
Officer
JAIME BUSTAMONTE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
26
Registered since
2021-07-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 36 carriers
Shares identifiers with 36 carriers (36 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUTASH EXPRESS INC | 3487141 | 12 VINs | strong |
| KG LINE GROUP INCORPORATED | 3487333 | 5 VINs | strong |
| AD ASTRA ALLIANCE LLC | 3649113 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CADENCE PREMIER CARGO INC | 1861195 | 2 VINs | medium |
| KG CARAVAN INC | 3664118 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USTA LOGISTICS INC | 4182260 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2026)
04/20/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300178559
03/24/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2026)
03/24/2026 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA871640602
03/24/2026 — Insurance ended — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
policy CA871640602
03/24/2026 — Insurance replaced — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300178559
07/14/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA971523799
12/19/2023 — Out-of-service order rescinded
10/29/2023 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
08/15/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962448457
07/28/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962448457
07/14/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA962448457
10/24/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/23/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 4050801
07/25/2022 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2022)
08/12/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/01/2022)
07/22/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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