VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SPIRIT EXPRESS TRANSPORT
USDOT 4358680 · MC1705255 · EIN 33-2882926 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2024 E POLYMER DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421
(423) 648-8317 · JOHN SCOTT SANDLIN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
30 / 41
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 314
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company — $3M BIPD · policy SEO-156053 · eff 03/18/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance226 pts
Unsafe Driving65 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance9 pts
Other6 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 |
Most inspected states
GA30
TN15
AL7
NC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.47 | 2.20 | ≈28–35% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.63 | 1.66 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Catoosa County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Catoosa County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 62% · Following / lane / reckless 23% · Phone / texting 15%
• 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 19 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 48% · Tires 35% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15%
• 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 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: 11 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 55%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.223).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 27%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.045).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.853).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer19 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOHN SCOTT SANDLIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
41
Registered since
2025-02-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy SCT1708025
03/18/2026 — Insurance filed — Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SEO-156053
03/18/2026 — Insurance ended — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
policy EXT30081093401
03/18/2026 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SEO-136001
02/28/2026 — Insurance filed — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXT30081093401
02/28/2026 — Insurance ended — Crestbrook Insurance Company
policy CPP856094B
02/28/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30081093400
02/26/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2026)
02/02/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2026)
09/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
04/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SEO-136001
03/11/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30081093400
02/28/2025 — Insurance filed — Crestbrook Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP856094B
02/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SEO-136001
02/07/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
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