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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
USDOT 70289 · MC119399 · EIN 44-0561546 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4701 E 32ND STREET, JOPLIN, MO, 64804
(417) 623-5229 · JOSH HELMICH
0
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file3 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 29.2% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
91 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1286 / 3613
Crashes (24 mo)
68 · 3 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2903 pts
Unsafe Driving499 pts
Other361 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance163 pts
Driver Fitness66 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 71 | 888 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 190 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 144 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 120 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 4 | 118 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 96 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 88 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 84 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 1 | 76 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 68 |
Most inspected states
NM128
TX120
LA91
TN87
MS78
MO78
NC75
AR59
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.56 | 0.51 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈32–36% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.15 | 5.20 | ≈90–94% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 44% (95 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (30 OOS) · Brakes 18% (31 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 49 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 35% · Speeding 32% · Other 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 42% · False log / RODS 39% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 68 in 24 months · 3 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | EAGAN, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/16/2026 | RIVOLI TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2026 | JACKSON, MS | 1 | ||
| 03/06/2026 | Decatur, IL | ✓ | ||
| 02/24/2026 | SELMA, TX | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/19/2026 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1 | ||
| 01/21/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2026 | Watervliet Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/29/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 104 vehicles seen in inspections
55 truck49 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOSH HELMICH
Annual mileage
92.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 50 carriers
Shares identifiers with 50 carriers (48 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA | 134697 | 73 VINs | strong |
| OPEN WAY INC | 3165570 | 4 VINs | strong |
| TRANSPORTES DE CARGA FEMA SA DE CV | 1175018 | 2 VINs | medium |
| CFI TEMP-CONTROL LLC | 783 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 016239480
03/30/2026 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Filing 82 · policy 016239480
03/30/2026 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 016239480
02/27/2026 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2026)
02/27/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2026)
02/27/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2026)
02/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
92.4M mi reported (2025)
05/10/2023 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 016067969
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 016067969
04/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
04/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
04/05/2022 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
01/29/2021 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 016230357
01/13/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
12/22/2020 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 016230357
12/19/2016 — Insurance name changed — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD · policy 6524239
12/19/2016 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 016045961
11/16/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/14/2016)
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/70289.