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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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REFRIGERATED EXPRESS INC
USDOT 659070 · MC309085 · EIN 59-3400394 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5095 W EAU GALLIE BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL, 32934
(321) 779-3888 · PATRICK BARKER
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
64 / 82
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
84 / 364
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-1897 · eff 11/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance192 pts
Unsafe Driving95 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance77 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 395.8A-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
NC18
LA16
FL11
GA8
CA7
SC6
TX4
NM3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.43 | 1.43 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.81 | 0.87 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.78 | 2.94 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 3 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 45% · Log / ELD device 27% · False log / RODS 27% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 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 Los Angeles County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Los Angeles County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 42% · Following / lane / reckless 38% · Speeding 13%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 13 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.085).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.95F, 393.75A3, 395.8E
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | OXFORD, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/23/2026 | POMPANO BEACH, FL | ✓ | ||
| 08/18/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/24/2025 | FORT PIERCE, FL | 1 | ||
| 05/23/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | ✓ | ||
| 04/22/2025 | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/04/2025 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 72 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck35 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PATRICK BARKER
Annual mileage
6.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
82
Registered since
1996-09-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| B AND B CONSTRUCTION OF RICHMOND INC | 1184688 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.4M mi reported (2024)
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-1897
11/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000028 02
10/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2025)
10/06/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2025)
11/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000028 01
10/07/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2024)
10/07/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2024)
11/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000028 00
10/05/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2023)
10/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2023)
11/03/2022 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy LNG20RE1101-01
11/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy LNG20RE1101-01
10/07/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2022)
10/07/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2022)
11/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy LNG20RE1101
10/05/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2021)
10/05/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2021)
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/659070.