CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 4288366· MC1668176· CARRIER· EIN 93-4676505
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GORA EXPRESS LLC

5138 W BEECHWOOD AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93722(916) 820-8295GORAEXPRESSLLC@GMAIL.COMVIKAS GORA
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
41.7%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
14.3%
above 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
36
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 14.3% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC1668176

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 03/20/2026
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY· policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0379536-00
Authority history (5) ▾
04/09/2026COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2026)
02/27/2026COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2026)
01/26/2026COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2026)
08/11/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/04/2025)
09/20/2024MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history3 insurers on record
Filing timeline (7)
  1. ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/20/202605/06/2026
  2. MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/06/202503/26/2026
  3. MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/06/202503/20/2026
  4. ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/20/202603/20/2026
  5. MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/06/202502/20/2026
  6. MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/06/202509/06/2025
  7. A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/06/202409/06/2025

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle12 inspections · 41.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver21 inspections · 14.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

21 inspections · 59 violations (11 OOS) · 33% of inspections had an OOS finding.

21
Inspections
59
Violations
11
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

17
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • CA7
  • AZ3
  • IL2
  • OR1
  • UT1
  • LA1
  • WY1
  • KS1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

High impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 80% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless2 viol49%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 49%
Seat belt1 viol41%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 41%
Speeding1 viol8%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
Other1 viol2%
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

High impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 89% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing10 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device2 OOS6 viol59%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:2× · 52%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 3%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 2%
False log / RODS1 OOS2 viol27%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 14%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 14%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol14%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 7%
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 7%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 24 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 96% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing32 violations · 7 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps10 viol33%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 10%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 7%
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
Brakes2 OOS6 viol19%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 10%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 5%
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× · 2%
Other1 OOS5 viol17%
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 11%
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× · 2%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× · 2%
Tires2 OOS2 viol12%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 12%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 41.7% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 14.3% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Mohave County, AZ

Medium impact

11 of 42 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in Mohave County, AZ. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Mohave County, AZ to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
2
Inspections
4
Violations
1
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 50%Unsafe Driving 25%Other 25%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations · 1 OOS · 50% of recent
Do this
  • Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
  • Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
2Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Other
1 violation · 25% of recent
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

21
Inspections
59
Violations
11
Out-of-service
377
CSA points
2
Crashes
12
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

20 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

12 trailer 8 truck
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 7×
3AKJHHDR5KSKJ1178· ZP50499 CA
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 5×
1XKYDP9X1LJ404329· ZP42790 CA
2015 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GRAA062XFW700209· 4SM4871 CA
2013 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS253XDU548327· 4SU1524 CA
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR9LN829668· ZP54110 CA
2011 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Vanseen 2×
1JJV532B2BL367210· 4NS7864 CA
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2535GU621902· TS5879 ID
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1JSJX2135· ZP77018 CA
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR6LN821396· ZP72222 CA
2015 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0624FW700755· 4VR1512 CA
1988 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailers
1GRAA0627JW101194· 5244909 ME
1988 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailers
1GRAA0629JW122645· SP870RGE IN
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR1JSJY9646· ZP67722 CA
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2538GU303501· 4PA7756 CA
2015 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2532FU182849· 4RZ4356 CA
2013 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailers
1GRAA0629DB702358· 4NJ3350 CA
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR7KSKE2153· ZP63855 CA
2018 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Van
1JJV532B7JL049047· 4TT5434 CA
2010 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2534AU901902· 4XJ7666 CA
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR3KSKB7699· ZP79895 CA

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

3

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
4
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
4
4 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.5M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
1.83
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi4 drivers
Company officer
VIKAS GORA
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2024-08-28
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-19
Census status
Active

Fleet: 4 trucks · 4 owned tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or addresses with 24 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

24
Connected carriers
23
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: DRL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3197168, registered 2018) is inactive, shares this carrier’s address, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Medium· 4
BHAWNA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3866368Active· FRESNO, CA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1UYVS253XDU5483271GRAA062XFW700209
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF ARIZONA LLC
USDOT 54283Active· PHOENIX, AZ
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3AKJHHDR5KSKJ11783HSDZAPR9LN829668
MUNDRI EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4564568Active· FRESNO, CA
Medium
AddressShared VIN · 1
1GRAA062XFW700209
DRL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3197168Inactive· FRESNO, CA
Medium
MailingAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

15 events
  1. 05/06/2026Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0379536-00

  2. 04/09/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2026)

  3. 03/26/2026Insurance cancelled — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2419-00

  4. 03/20/2026Insurance filed — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0379536-00

  5. 03/20/2026Insurance replaced — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2419-00

  6. 03/20/2026Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0379536-00

  7. 03/19/2026MCS-150 update filed

    0.5M mi reported (2024)

  8. 02/27/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2026)

  9. 02/20/2026Insurance cancelled — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2419-00

  10. 01/26/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2026)

  11. 09/06/2025Insurance replaced — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2419-00

  12. 09/06/2025Insurance cancelled — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy A-ONE2024-5191

  13. 08/11/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/04/2025)

  14. 09/20/2024MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  15. 08/28/2024Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2026-07-22
Last review
2026-07-22
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-19
Reported mileage
545,424 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 1:56 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.