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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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GRAND ISLAND EXPRESS INC
USDOT 54988 · MC135283 · EIN 47-0660406 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
432 SOUTH STUHR ROAD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801
(308) 384-8555 · JIM PIRNIE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
11 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
158 / 164
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
239 / 989
Crashes (24 mo)
11
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $1M BIPD · policy 9C585676 · eff 07/26/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving477 pts
Vehicle Maintenance374 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance131 pts
Other69 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 90 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 75 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 44 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 |
Most inspected states
IA53
NE50
IL34
OH18
PA15
IN15
NY8
MO6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.70 | 2.40 | ≈46–53% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.29 | 0.31 | ≈52–59% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.42 | 3.40 | ≈41–45% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 7 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 Dallas County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dallas County, IA 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 49% · Following / lane / reckless 34% (1 OOS) · Other 11% (1 OOS)
• 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 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 45% · Hours exceeded 19% · Log / ELD device 15%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 44% (12 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 26 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: 34 inspections, 21 violations, 1 OOS, 18 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLS4 ×2, 392.2-SLLUP ×2, 392.2-SLLCP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 45 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.025).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 24%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.45D-B, 396.5B-HWSL
✓ 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
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.565).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 392.2-SLLS4 ×2, 392.2-SLLUP ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2026 | Oakwood Twp, IL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/24/2026 | Morris, IL | ✓ | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ | ||
| 11/16/2025 | ST PETERS, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/03/2025 | STRAUGHN, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2025 | BETTENDORF, IA | ✓ | ||
| 01/11/2025 | EAST LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHI, PA | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2025 | LEXINGTON, NE | ✓ | ||
| 12/20/2024 | MONTMORENCY TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2024 | NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 105 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer52 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JIM PIRNIE
Annual mileage
17.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
164
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 42 carriers
Shares identifiers with 42 carriers (41 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWELL EXPRESS INC | 3548621 | 5 VINs | strong |
| GIX LOGISTICS INC | 2235553 | strong | |
| BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC | 2811363 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ONE WAY TRAX CORPORATION | 2584162 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PRIMUS TRANS LLC | 2442344 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
17.6M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2021 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS RZ7416
09/01/2021 — Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C585676TCT14
09/01/2021 — Insurance name changed — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
07/30/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2021)
07/30/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2021)
07/30/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2021)
07/26/2021 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C585676
07/26/2021 — Insurance ended — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
policy 9C585676
07/26/2021 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C585676TCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A01033
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Pacific Financial Association, Inc
Property broker trust — BMC-85 · policy NONE
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Pacific Financial Association, Inc
policy NONE
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00937
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00840
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00750
05/03/2010 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 593930
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