PKG EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Moderate 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 202652 inspections · 25 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 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
- 3393.48A
Inoperative/defective brakes
4
4×
- 4393.9Vehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperable Required Lamp
4
2× · sev 2
- 5392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
2
2×
- 7393.75A1
Tire-ply or belt material exposed
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10396.3A1BOSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination
0
1× · sev 0
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX8
- IN6
- OH3
- KY3
- MS2
- SC1
- MD1
- UT1
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 23.5% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Brooks County, TX
Medium impact9 of 25 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in Brooks County, TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Brooks County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 33%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 13%
- 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× · 4%
- 392.2FCFollowing too close1× · 4%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 50%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 22% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× · 32%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 36%
- 396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination2× · 14%
- 393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.1× · 11%
- 393.86A4-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 improper location1× · 4%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2WExcessive Weight violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA60 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 30 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
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi3 drivers
- Company officer
- HAROLD WILLIAMS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1998-03-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-01
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 34 trucks · 26 owned tractors · 61 owned trailers · 7 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, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 19 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
20 events- 04/01/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2025)
- 06/01/2017Insurance filed — Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 51-173905-00
- 06/01/2017Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639755
- 04/25/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639617
- 06/01/2010Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0124127
- 05/05/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2010)
- 06/01/2009Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF503026
- 05/28/2006Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-339771-00
- 05/28/2006Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-339771-00
- 05/19/2006Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-339771-00
- 04/25/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2006)
- 05/28/2005Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 42-339771-00
- 09/27/2004Insurance name changed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4233977100
- 09/03/2004Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4233977100
- 08/23/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/16/2004)
- 12/05/2001Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4233977100
- 05/28/2000Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 63 84 75
- 06/23/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 05/28/1999Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 63 84 75
- 03/06/1998Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2003-08-20
- Last review
- 2020-04-30
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-01
- Reported mileage
- 2,955,302 mi (2025)
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