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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 508696 · MC204322 · EIN 43-1455811 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7045 NORTH HANLEY RD, HAZELWOOD, MO, 63042
(314) 452-3547 · MARTIN KOWALCZYK
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
42 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
47 / 408
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT39659A · eff 04/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance326 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance80 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Other19 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 72 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
IL26
MO21
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.51 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.61 | 0.64 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.80 | 3.94 | ≈46–50% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.48 | 1.04 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 2 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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in St. Charles County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Charles County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (4 OOS) · Brakes 28% (2 OOS) · Tires 18% (2 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 29 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: 8 inspections, 16 violations, 5 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 4 OOS · 69%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.85).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
392.2-SLLIRP, 393.47E, 392.2-NCDLR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.16-D
✓ 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 0.36).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer17 incomplete vehicle12 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARTIN KOWALCZYK
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
1993-01-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & S SERVICES GROUP LLC | 1880751 | 3 VINs | strong |
| NATIONWIDE RAIL SERVICES INC | 1309810 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2025)
04/18/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZY5138
04/15/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT39659A
04/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZY5138
03/24/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2025)
03/24/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2025)
01/26/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X33808
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
12/05/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X33808
01/26/2012 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-683911-00
01/14/2012 — Insurance cancelled — HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CBP8243812
12/30/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2012)
12/30/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2012)
09/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-683911-00
08/08/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2011)
08/08/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2011)
01/26/2011 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-683911-00
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