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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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CLIMATE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 648882 · MC306127 · EIN 43-1739345 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12 PROGRESS PKWY, UNION, MO, 63084-4333
(636) 584-8200 · TIM LASKE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
18 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
204 / 198
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
388 / 1395
Crashes (24 mo)
18
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT26368A · eff 08/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance809 pts
Unsafe Driving385 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance155 pts
Other67 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 190 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 120 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 110 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 96 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 52 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 45 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 24 | 37 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 |
Most inspected states
MO77
IL36
TN34
KS23
NC21
TX18
CO17
LA17
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.58 | 1.51 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.21 | ≈39–46% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.13 | 3.10 | ≈46–50% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 11 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 St. Charles County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Charles County, MO 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 39% · Speeding 37% · Seat belt 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 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 35% · Log / ELD device 35% · Following / lane / reckless 27%
• 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 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (3 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 56% (23 OOS) · Brakes 26% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 9% (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 35 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: 42 inspections, 27 violations, 2 OOS, 21 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 2 OOS · 41%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 33 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.348).
2. Other8 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.82A1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 22%
392.16-D, 392.2-INAT, 392.2LC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 75 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.185).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | ROCKY FORD, CO | ✓ | ||
| 08/06/2026 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2026 | PRYOR, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/28/2026 | WASHINGTON, MO | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/01/2026 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/02/2026 | COLUMBUS, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/19/2025 | PERRY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 06/08/2025 | CHOUTEAU TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/20/2025 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/19/2025 | UNION, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 104 vehicles seen in inspections
53 truck51 trailer
Company profile
Officer
TIM LASKE
Annual mileage
21.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
198
Registered since
1996-07-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 65 carriers
Shares identifiers with 65 carriers (65 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOTRANSPORTE CA-RI SA DE CV | 1759246 | 2 VINs | medium |
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
21.9M mi reported (2025)
08/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007913
08/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT26368A
08/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GRT26368A
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007913
09/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP48538A
08/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP48538A
11/05/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/19/2013)
11/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Lexon Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 1097143
11/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Lexon Insurance Company
policy 1097143
11/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — BANK OF WASHINGTON
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
09/09/2009 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP13951A
08/13/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/18/2009)
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP13951A
08/06/2007 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100638-03
08/06/2006 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100638-02
07/10/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2006)
07/10/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2006)
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/648882.