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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 26, 2026
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IMPERIAL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 545226 · MC270583 · EIN 31-1380226 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
202 N LIMESTONE ST STE 300, SPRINGFIELD, OH, 45503
(937) 399-9400 · DALE BRIGGS
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 82
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CAT 0011110-00 · eff 08/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Vehicle Maintenance33 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance11 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 11 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.87A-FPLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLED | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
OH10
IN4
MI1
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.51 | 1.40 | ≈16–23% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.66 | 2.92 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-03-30. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 92% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• 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 12 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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.
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer18 truck
Company profile
Officer
DALE BRIGGS
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
1993-12-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE BRIGGS | 453042 | officer | strong |
| VALCO LOGISTICS INC | 968912 | officer, phone, address | strong |
| J&M BURNS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3059391 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DALE BRIGGS (USDOT 453042, 1991).
Activity history (recent)
03/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
08/24/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP11696A
08/01/2018 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0011110-00
08/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP11696A
06/18/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy EBA 018 03 17
11/13/2015 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP11696A
08/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 588 21 24
07/07/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/15/2014)
05/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CAP 586 27 04
08/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 549 20 32
08/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 549 20 32
08/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 072 36 18
04/12/2001 — Insurance cancelled — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT 652 141
12/19/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/03/2000 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3ML78727900
08/23/2000 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MH78727900
03/10/2000 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MH78727900
11/24/1999 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/10/1999)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/545226.