CLASSIC EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202625 inspections · 36 violations (10 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207A-STCBVehicle Maintenance4 OOS
Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching
28
4× · sev 7
- 2392.2-INATUnsafe Driving
Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
10
2× · sev 5
- 3392.82DUMTUnsafe Driving
Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
10
1× · sev 10
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 5383.51A-SINDriver Fitness1 OOS
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
8
1× · sev 8
- 6383.23A2-LCDLNDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
8
1× · sev 8
- 7395.3A1-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
7
1× · sev 7
- 8393.48A-BIBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 9393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2Not in SMS
Violation of Local Laws - Explain
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- TN12
- NC8
- GA5
- SC2
- KY2
- US1
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.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 37.5% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 16% 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.
- 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
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 28% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 35%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 17%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 6%
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 11% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 75% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching4× · 38%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 11%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× · 11%
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× · 9%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 9%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
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 NHTSA57 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 27 more.
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
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi30 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi15 drivers
- Company officer
- CHERYL SMITH
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1992-10-27
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 35 trucks · 35 owned tractors · 150 owned trailers.
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 graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 10 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
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
36 events- 03/09/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2023)
- 10/07/2023Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZS7646
- 10/07/2023Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X53542
- 10/07/2018Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X53542
- 09/10/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2018)
- 09/10/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2018)
- 10/07/2012Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010490-00
- 10/19/2011Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
CARGO · policy CTP0750323
- 10/07/2011Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP0750323
- 09/22/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2011)
- 09/22/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2011)
- 10/07/2009Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 424 71 51 US
- 09/10/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2009)
- 09/10/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2009)
- 10/20/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 10/20/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 10/07/2006Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DSN000011457
- 10/07/2005Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSN000010438
- 10/07/2005Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy DSNA 000 00 583
- 09/12/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/11/2005)
- 10/07/2004Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 44 712020 00
- 10/07/2003Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100537
- 01/12/2003Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy LTC 100532
- 10/07/2002Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3035236
- 10/01/2002Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy QI R762232
- 10/07/2001Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0821-00-009774
- 11/14/2000Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy T136728
- 10/07/2000Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF229271
- 07/02/1999Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T136728
- 10/07/1998Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T136728
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2016-03-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-09
- Reported mileage
- 2,201,638 mi (2023)
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