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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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MERCURY FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 3758209 · MC1336833 · EIN 87-3185488 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2111 W LINCOLN HWY STE G3, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410-5334
(813) 530-5555 · STRAHINJA VELICKOVIC
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 21
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 286
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Concert Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy CS SPS 0431344-00 · eff 10/22/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance168 pts
Unsafe Driving115 pts
Other9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2SLFYEMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
MS3
GA3
KY3
TN2
NM2
AR1
NC1
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.08 | 9.08 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.40 | 8.36 | ≈77–81% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Phone / texting 35% · Other 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 39% (1 OOS) · Tires 36% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 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 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Faulkner County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Faulkner County, AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
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, 15 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 53%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ 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
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.3).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLILC, 392.2SLFYEMV
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.81).
3. Other2 viol · 13%
393.95F, 393.24A
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer13 truck
Company profile
Officer
STRAHINJA VELICKOVIC
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
21
Registered since
2021-11-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONY TRANSPORTATION INC | 2964355 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2026)
10/22/2025 — Insurance filed — Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CS SPS 0431344-00
10/22/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7311044628
09/25/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2025)
10/22/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA976555279
09/25/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2024)
01/22/2024 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIEFL001206-01
01/17/2024 — Insurance replaced — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIEFL001206-01
12/26/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/18/2024)
01/22/2023 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIEFL001206-00
01/17/2023 — Insurance replaced — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TIEFL001206-00
12/27/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/18/2023)
01/21/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/04/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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