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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BRAUN'S EXPRESS INC
USDOT 58192 · MC8713 · EIN 42430107 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
165 BEAR CREEK RD, DALTON, GA, 30721
(800) 654-0055 · Cynthia Normandin
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
127 / 102
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
138 / 522
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy WPP 8200137-00 · eff 01/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance333 pts
Unsafe Driving181 pts
Other29 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance22 pts
Driver Fitness19 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 65 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.102C2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NY25
PA16
MN15
CT8
IL8
VT8
ME7
MD7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.78 | 0.79 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.72 | 2.75 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Suffolk County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Suffolk County, MA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · Speeding 27% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 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 64% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 36%
• 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 11 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (2 OOS) · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Tires 15% (3 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 19 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: 12 inspections, 18 violations, 4 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 4 OOS · 72%
393.9A-LCL ×2, 393.102C2-C, 393.11A1-LSLMWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.04).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
3. Other2 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LCL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | STOUGHTON, MA | ✓ | ||
| 09/29/2025 | TOWN OF WASHINGTON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 08/15/2025 | ELKRIDGE, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/31/2025 | CLAWSON, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/01/2025 | ST. PAUL, MN | ✓ | ||
| 04/03/2025 | NY | ✓ | ||
| 10/15/2024 | UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHI, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle20 trailer18 truck
Company profile
Officer
Cynthia Normandin
Annual mileage
5.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
89
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.0M mi reported (2024)
01/26/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
01/01/2025 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200137-00
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
04/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
04/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
11/30/2020 — Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
10/28/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2020)
10/28/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2020)
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
11/04/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
10/09/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2018)
10/09/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2018)
04/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
04/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2018)
04/02/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2018)
04/22/2016 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
03/30/2016 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13254
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/58192.