VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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NITRO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 4157393 · MC317515 · EIN 99-2882771 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
414 E OAK ST, LAWTON, IA, 51030
(712) 301-3607 · NATHAN FONTENOT
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 224
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZX9998 · eff 01/03/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance271 pts
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Other20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
SD7
IA5
MO1
MN1
WI1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.39 | 7.39 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.76 | 0.71 | ≈46–53% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15.75 | 14.24 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-31. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Seat belt 26% · Other 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 70% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 7%
• 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 37 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 70% · Other 30%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 22 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ 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 5.542).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 50%
395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.57).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | Galesburg Twp, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 14 vehicles seen in inspections
7 trailer6 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
NATHAN FONTENOT
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2023-11-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FX TRUCKING LLC | 2839640 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
01/03/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZX9998
01/03/2025 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1103923358
08/21/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1103923358
08/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1103923358
07/17/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1103923358
06/28/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1103923358
01/05/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/05/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1103923358
11/15/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
12/27/2016 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3807586
06/04/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary · policy 75TRS050544-02
06/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 75TRS050544-01
05/09/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2016)
03/16/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 75TRS050544-01
02/11/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 75TRS050544-01
06/12/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (01/03/2017)
01/08/2015 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3219071
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/4157393.