MAVERICK EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202623 inspections · 21 violations (4 OOS) · 14% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 5392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 6393.80AVehicle Maintenance
Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 9392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- MI15
- IN8
- WI3
- OH1
- IL1
- KY1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 23.1% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 7% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 29%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 47%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA38 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 8 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi26 drivers
- Company officer
- TODD HOWE
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1995-09-05
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-01-23
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 26 trucks · 5 owned trailers · 26 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
42 events- 01/01/2026Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FC7312
- 01/01/2026Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA4801988
- 12/05/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/24/2025)
- 01/23/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
- 01/15/2025Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 53-658724-01
- 01/01/2025Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 53-658724-01
- 01/26/2022Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZE6548
- 01/01/2022Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZE6548
- 01/31/2020Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X86025
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X86025
- 01/01/2014Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy L98729
- 12/05/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2013)
- 06/19/2013Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L98729
- 01/01/2013Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L98729
- 01/01/2013Insurance replaced — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1021MT006057
- 09/13/2012Insurance cancelled — ASSOCIATED INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1021MT006057
- 09/10/2012Insurance replaced — ASSOCIATED INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1021MT006057
- 09/10/2012Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP60489A
- 09/10/2012Insurance name changed — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1021MT006057
- 08/07/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2012)
- 01/01/2011Insurance replaced — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1021MT006056
- 01/01/2011Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP60489A
- 03/06/2009Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF525230
- 02/01/2009Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF525230
- 02/01/2009Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-5458B34A
- 03/07/2007Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP27884A
- 02/01/2007Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP27884A
- 02/01/2007Insurance replaced — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy IMC 0066 954
- 03/08/2005Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF334315
- 02/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/17/2005)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2024-12-13
- Last review
- 2024-08-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-01-23
- Reported mileage
- 1,800,000 mi (2024)
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