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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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ARA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3758096 · MC1336762 · EIN 87-2698598 · NOT AUTHORIZED
18201 ROBERT ST, MELVINDALE, MI, 48122
(313) 213-1743 · ABDULRAHMAN MUSSA
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
190 / 140
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 310
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance163 pts
Unsafe Driving133 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MI22
OH16
IN5
IL2
PA1
MD1
KY1
MN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.81 | 0.80 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.26 | 0.19 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.80 | 5.00 | ≈59–63% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2025-11-27. “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 Monroe County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 25% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Phone / texting 21%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 37% · Lighting / lamps 29% (3 OOS) · Tires 18% (2 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 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Portage, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Big Beaver Borough, PA | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2024 | ROMULUS, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/22/2024 | LEBANON, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/09/2024 | ZEELAND TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
46 truck45 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ABDULRAHMAN MUSSA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
140
Registered since
2021-11-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 82 carriers
Shares identifiers with 82 carriers (81 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 4187090 | 4187090 | 5 VINs | strong |
| ALIBABA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3752362 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SMS FREIGHT LLC | 3047571 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MCKEE FOODS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1025678 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 4362750 | 4362750 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ARAA EXPRESS LLC | 4314965 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/10/2026 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 21256910107
09/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2024)
04/10/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 21256910007
03/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2025)
04/10/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT12683A
12/01/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (04/20/2026)
09/23/2022 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA04312831
02/03/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/18/2022)
11/03/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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