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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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PLANET EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4243992 · MC1643967 · EIN 99-3048982 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1420 SHEPARD DR STE B9, STERLING, VA, 20164
(571) 426-6234 · KEYVAN ZARAFSHAR
0
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileAuthority revocation pendingVehicle OOS 36.8% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 39.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 567
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authority revocation pendingMost recent liability (BIPD) filing ended 05/29/2026 (AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC) — no active federal filing shown; verify current coverage
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate39.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance535 pts
Vehicle Maintenance232 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Driver Fitness23 pts
Other19 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 134 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 125 |
| 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 88 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 66 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 56 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
PA3
MD3
TN3
AZ2
CO2
NC2
NY2
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.16 | 4.16 | ≈58–65% (near 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7.12 | 7.18 | ≈100–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.46 | 0.49 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.20 | 0.21 | ≈23–30% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.60 | 8.74 | ≈85–89% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-20 · 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 67% (4 OOS) · Hours exceeded 19% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 12% (4 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 59% (1 OOS) · Tires 16% (2 OOS) · Brakes 15% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 64% · Seat belt 28% · Other 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Dearborn County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dearborn County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 10 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: 1 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 75%
393.11A1-LCL ×2, 392.2-SLLMF
✓ 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 6.45).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.11A1-LCL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | NEWPORT, DE | ✓ |
Equipment — 4 vehicles seen in inspections
4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KEYVAN ZARAFSHAR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2024-05-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/29/2026 — Insurance ended — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
policy CA 0058045
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2023)
05/27/2025 — Insurance filed — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 0058045
05/27/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA982638403
09/03/2024 — Insurance name changed — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA982638403
08/26/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA982638403
08/01/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/03/2024)
06/26/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA982638403
06/24/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/22/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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