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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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SIERRA TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 606550 · MC289835 · EIN 58-2180542 · NOT AUTHORIZED
2210 HWY 225 NORTH, CHATSWORTH, GA, 30705
(706) 517-0794 · CHARLES BURGER
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
12 / 198
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance120 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance27 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NM4
CA3
AZ1
AL1
MS1
LA1
TX1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.33 | 0.33 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.50 | 4.50 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 4 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 Pinal County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pinal County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 41% · Speeding 41% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 16 violations, 4 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.375).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 19%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 19%
395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.248).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
10 trailer10 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES BURGER
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
1995-06-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA EXPRESS INC | 878050 | 18 VINs | strong |
| SHEBA TRANSPORTATION INC | 1506558 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0245091001
12/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00010901
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00010900
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00008600
04/28/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA948685181
05/14/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/11/2026)
05/14/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/11/2026)
05/07/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary · policy CA948685181
07/19/2015 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L14A3817
12/21/2014 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 558 436
11/24/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2014)
11/24/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2014)
02/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 558 436
01/08/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/27/2015)
01/08/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/27/2015)
12/21/2012 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880838 01
12/21/2012 — Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 5 558 436
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/606550.