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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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POLARIS TRANSPORT CARRIERS INC
USDOT 687521 · MC305288 · EIN 30-0274998 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7099 TORBRAM RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L4T 1G7
(905) 671-3100 · DAVID COX
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
65 / 62
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 119
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy 9806932 · eff 04/30/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance60 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
NY10
MI8
IN2
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.78 | 0.82 | ≈6–13% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.19 | 3.12 | ≈33–37% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-31. “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
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 85% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 50% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% · Brakes 13%
• 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 22 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: 3 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEQP
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | GARY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Watervliet Twp, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer26 truck
Company profile
Officer
DAVID COX
Annual mileage
6.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
62
Registered since
1997-04-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 42 carriers
Shares identifiers with 42 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG TRUCKING LLC | 1766276 | officer | strong |
| ARMY ANTS EXPRESS LLC | 4251659 | officer | strong |
| BIG C STEEL | 811833 | officer | strong |
| CAPPS RENT A CAR INC | 1431235 | officer | strong |
| CFS PHILADELPHIA INC | 2382336 | officer | strong |
| CIRCLE 6 LOGISTICS INC | 3281473 | officer | strong |
| CIRCLE 6 LOGISTICS OF PA LLC | 3618726 | officer | strong |
| COX CABINETS INC | 440669 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COX CABINETS INC (USDOT 440669, 1991).
Activity history (recent)
01/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.7M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9806932
04/30/2019 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9806932
04/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9806932
04/30/2018 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9806932
04/30/2018 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9806932
11/08/2014 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9806932
11/02/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy P7175038
10/12/2014 — Insurance filed — American Zurich Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 9806932
10/12/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy P7175038
10/12/2014 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9806932
10/06/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2014)
10/12/2012 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133850039
11/03/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321850040
10/12/2007 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
02/20/2004 — Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
02/20/2004 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IC 0160550
04/30/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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