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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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FIRSTWAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 593191 · MC286835 · EIN 35-1892198 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2410 W 8TH STREET, MARION, IN, 46953
(765) 668-1701 · JOHN BURNS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
14 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 143
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 46-265356-00 · eff 09/18/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving95 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Vehicle Maintenance10 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLUP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | — | 2 | 0 |
Most inspected states
OH13
NJ6
IN4
PA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.79 | 4.79 | ≈67–74% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.87 | 0.87 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.24 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.50 | 2.50 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 98% · Other 2%
• 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 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Warren County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Warren County, NJ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.593).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOHN BURNS
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1995-03-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA ASSET MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY INC | 2169194 | officer | strong |
| AUDI OF SMITHTOWN INC | 1561752 | officer | strong |
| BAKER DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 2274597 | officer | strong |
| BURNS BROS & MCCABE INC | 1475988 | officer | strong |
| BURNS LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC | 1552240 | officer | strong |
| CLEAN ALL SYSTEMS LLC | 396132 | officer | strong |
| FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OWENSBORO KY | 675790 | officer | strong |
| GRASS MASTERS LLC | 2532600 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2023)
09/18/2023 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 46-265356-00
09/18/2023 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6508386
09/18/2021 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFI0000443
09/18/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0002478
09/18/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA02451600
08/24/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/14/2015)
10/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA02451600
09/04/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2014)
10/25/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
10/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
09/28/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2007)
09/21/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
08/30/2006 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
08/25/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2006)
01/18/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
12/21/2005 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
10/01/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 321619
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/593191.