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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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SNOWMEN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4358649 · MC1705238 · EIN 33-3289944 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13550 S ROUTE 30 STE 206B, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60544
(206) 488-7512 · DUMITRU CIORBA
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 54.5% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 523
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA994455859 · eff 07/21/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate54.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance329 pts
Unsafe Driving168 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance44 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 80 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CO4
SD3
WA3
ND2
IN2
UT2
TX2
MT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8.08 | 7.60 | ≈69–76% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.57 | 0.62 | ≈54–61% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.60 | 7.54 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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 · high impact
Speeding 73% · Phone / texting 18% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• 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 32 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 62% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13% (2 OOS) · Load securement 13% (3 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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Wheeler County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wheeler County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 68% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 32%
• 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 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: 11 inspections, 19 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 1 OOS · 58%
393.45D-B ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.55E-B ×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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.7).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLS4 ×2, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.06).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 395.22G-ELDMFV
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.428).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 392.2-SLLS4 ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck16 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DUMITRU CIORBA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
2025-02-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV LOGISTICS INCORPORATED | 3685941 | 11 VINs | strong |
| SNOWMEN INC | 4112991 | officer, phone | strong |
| MC EXPRESS INC | 3912560 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SNOWMEN INC (USDOT 4112991, 2023).
Activity history (recent)
08/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
07/21/2025 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA994455859
07/21/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA994455859
03/18/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/07/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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