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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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MET EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3885269 · MC1426689 · EIN 88-2264133 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
297 W HENRI DE TONTI BLVD, TONTITOWN, AR, 72770
(479) 361-9111 · LANCE STEWART
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
325 / 310
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
261 / 1235
Crashes (24 mo)
18 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA250158 · eff 09/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance936 pts
Unsafe Driving366 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance87 pts
Other41 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 250 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 115 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 104 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 90 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 66 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 49 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 41 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 30 |
Most inspected states
NY30
MD28
PA24
TN23
OH22
NC21
CT16
MA15
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.07 | 0.99 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.13 | ≈27–34% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.72 | 3.71 | ≈56–60% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Jasper County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jasper County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Speeding 28% · Seat belt 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 74% · Following / lane / reckless 16% · False log / RODS 9%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 14 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 42% (25 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (10 OOS) · Brakes 14% (6 OOS)
• 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 36 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: 10 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 50%
395.24 ×5
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 30%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.95A4-EENA
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.79).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.803).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×5
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | CARLSTADT, NJ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/15/2026 | MEMPHIS, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/08/2026 | SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 02/08/2026 | WHEATFIELD, IN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/10/2025 | STERLING TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/29/2025 | FREMONT, IN | ✓ | ||
| 11/02/2025 | FORT LEE, NJ | 8 | ✓ | |
| 10/30/2025 | RALPHO TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/14/2025 | WILMINGTON, DE | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/06/2025 | NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer41 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
LANCE STEWART
Recordable crash rate
0.46 / MM mi
Annual mileage
30.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
310
Registered since
2022-05-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1607 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1607 carriers (1600 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | 106 VINs | strong |
| PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC | 616877 | 14 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 3089095 | 3089095 | 4 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 384170 | 384170 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 3975962 | 3975962 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 54283 | 54283 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 86876 | 86876 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SELECT CDL DRIVING SCHOOL OF INDIANA LLC | 7085552 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
30.6M mi reported (2024)
09/01/2025 — Insurance filed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA250158
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240151
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220175
11/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220091
06/06/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/17/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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