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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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DARWIN EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3976641 · MC1487626 · EIN 92-0802140 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1 DOGWOOD DR, KENNER, LA, 70065
(504) 717-7486 · MARCELA KATZ
85
Low risk
Risk factors
11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
95 / 98
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
226 / 799
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Hartford Fire Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 53UENOH9027 · eff 07/16/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance380 pts
Unsafe Driving263 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance156 pts
Other54 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 84 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 54 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 42 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
UT34
IA23
NE18
IL15
OH12
MO12
CO11
ID10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.29 | 2.32 | ≈37–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈43–50% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.95 | 2.89 | ≈34–38% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 49% · Following / lane / reckless 36% · Other 8%
• 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 29 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 62% (3 OOS) · False log / RODS 38%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 24 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 38% (5 OOS) · Brakes 26% · Lighting / lamps 14% (1 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 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: 27 inspections, 20 violations, 1 OOS, 14 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 35%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-INAT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 46 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.718).
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.213).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 20%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×2, 395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 46 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×2, 395.24 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | BATTLE GROUND, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/23/2026 | PA | ✓ | ||
| 02/15/2026 | Not Reported, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/19/2026 | NEW CARLISLE, IN | 5 | ✓ | |
| 01/18/2026 | CHEYENNE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 12/05/2025 | ELK MOUNTAIN, WY | ✓ | ||
| 10/05/2025 | ROCKFORD TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 08/03/2025 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 03/01/2025 | MEMPHIS, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2025 | ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer42 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARCELA KATZ
Recordable crash rate
0.82 / MM mi
Annual mileage
11.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
98
Registered since
2022-10-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (27 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENIUS TRUCKING LLC | 2597749 | 80 VINs | strong |
| DAVUTRANS INC | 3906373 | 10 VINs | strong |
| GEM STONE LOGISTICS LLC | 2910048 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MOLDSTAR LLC | 2553529 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
11.2M mi reported (2025)
07/16/2024 — Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 53UENOH9027
07/16/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA980087963
06/20/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/11/2024)
05/22/2024 — Out-of-service order rescinded
04/21/2024 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
04/13/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA975143666
03/18/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2024)
02/13/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA975143666
01/17/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/25/2024)
11/21/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA966824180
10/25/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2023)
03/03/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/14/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA964067370
12/14/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/21/2023)
10/26/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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