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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC
USDOT 395405 · MC248855 · EIN 37-0896532 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1967 PYATT CUTLER RD, CUTLER, IL, 62238
(618) 497-8882 · MARK ARBEITER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
108 / 110
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
128 / 1100
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy A0005292001 · eff 03/01/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance820 pts
Unsafe Driving256 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance51 pts
Other49 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 144 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 128 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 88 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 80 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 |
Most inspected states
IL48
MO21
IA18
IN12
KY7
LA6
TN6
TX5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.24 | 2.26 | ≈32–39% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.27 | ≈50–57% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.31 | 6.31 | ≈76–80% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 39% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 35% (9 OOS) · Tires 15% (6 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 44 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Lee County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lee County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 81% · Following / lane / reckless 12% · Other 6%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · Other 24% · Log / ELD device 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 18 inspections, 49 violations, 7 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance33 viol · 7 OOS · 67%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×10, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
✓ 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
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.733).
2. Other8 viol · 16%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.95A
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 6%
392.2P, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.22A-D
✓ Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
✓ Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.68).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×10, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9 ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | Tama, IA | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2026 | PINE RIVER TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/11/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 07/26/2025 | ROAD DIST TWP #1, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/21/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/24/2024 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 10/12/2024 | KIRKWOOD, MO | ✓ |
Equipment — 91 vehicles seen in inspections
45 truck42 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
MARK ARBEITER
Annual mileage
8.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
110
Registered since
1990-06-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS TRUCKING LLC | 2901145 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
8.9M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2015 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0005292001
03/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X63338
02/02/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2015)
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2504767C
03/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2504767C
02/02/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2007)
03/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL774499
04/04/2003 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL774414
03/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL774414
03/01/2003 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL774414
03/01/2002 — Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TAP0705901
03/01/2001 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP60635A
04/17/1995 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T 210426
06/29/1994 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
02/27/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/04/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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