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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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FERRUM FREIGHT CORP
USDOT 3867253 · MC1414724 · EIN 35-2751185 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
841 BIAN DR UNIT A, CREST HILL, IL, 60403
(630) 354-0006 · MARCOS ZACARIAS
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 34.8% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
50 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
53 / 240
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc — $750K BIPD · policy URG05409 · eff 06/23/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance130 pts
Unsafe Driving76 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance34 pts
Other22 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 7 |
Most inspected states
NM6
NC4
MT4
IL3
UT3
AR2
PA2
IN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.52 | 2.52 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.25 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.63 | 4.31 | ≈57–61% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% · Speeding 32% · Other 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 72% (5 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS) · Emergency equipment 5%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 39 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: 16 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 36%
393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.473).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.89).
3. Other3 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | SOUTH FULTON, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/07/2026 | PENNSVILLE, NJ | 1 | ||
| 04/15/2026 | NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 07/27/2025 | 12.89 S WAGONTIRE, OR | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2025 | SHILOH TWP, IL | 4 | ✓ |
Equipment — 78 vehicles seen in inspections
40 trailer38 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARCOS ZACARIAS
Recordable crash rate
5 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
2022-04-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILIM EXPRESS INC | 3449311 | 58 VINs | strong |
| OCEAN 7 LOGISTICS INC | 3750659 | 56 VINs | strong |
| HP FREIGHT INC | 3589940 | 29 VINs | strong |
| GNS TRUCKING INC | 2857294 | 10 VINs | strong |
| TRIUMPH LOGISTICS INC | 3337446 | 9 VINs | strong |
| PRIME ROUTE TRANSPORT LLC | 4500200 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SAUL BALDOMERO RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ | 635061 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/23/2026 — Insurance filed — Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91 · policy URG05409
04/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
03/03/2026 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-1248
02/04/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/09/2026)
03/03/2025 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L24A1190
03/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CW1EIC-666645-00
02/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/29/2024)
03/03/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA960999893
09/15/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/20/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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