VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 15, 2026
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KATANA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3834805 · MC1392413 · EIN 88-1007203 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
782 HANBURY DR, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
(773) 853-5436 · ALMAT SALAMATOV
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 38.1% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 476
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 9300232897 · eff 11/02/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate38.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance302 pts
Vehicle Maintenance117 pts
Unsafe Driving57 pts
Other24 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 8 | 168 |
| 395.8F01 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 45 | |
| 395.8A-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
IL5
TX3
MI2
OK2
CA2
AR1
MD1
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.82 | 1.66 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4.71 | 4.63 | ≈99–100% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.21 | 3.21 | ≈32–36% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-11-11. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 92% (10 OOS) · Other 7% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 1%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Imperial County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Imperial County, CA 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 82% · Other 15% · Windshield / glass / mirrors 3%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 21 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: 7 inspections, 15 violations, 4 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 40%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.407).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 4 OOS · 33%
395.8A1-HOSP ×3, 395.8A-ELD, 395.15G02
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.532).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.365).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A1-HOSP ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle5 trailer3 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ALMAT SALAMATOV
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2022-03-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLTEX INC | 3521354 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
02/20/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300232897
01/22/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300232897
12/26/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2025)
11/02/2025 — Insurance filed — GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9300232897
11/02/2025 — Insurance replaced — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300232897
11/02/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA974672487
01/08/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/12/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
03/03/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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