COPPER 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 202625 inspections · 33 violations (6 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 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
- 3392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 4393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.45D-BAALVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55D2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 8392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- AZ5
- UT3
- TX3
- MO3
- TN2
- NM2
- CO2
- ID2
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 40% 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 27%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 16%
- 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
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
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 23%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 18%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 13%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 13%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 8%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 8%
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× · 5%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- 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.
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 NHTSA30 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi13 drivers
- Company officer
- LUKE ROBINSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1998-11-12
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-03
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 15 trucks · 15 owned tractors · 38 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 5 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
34 events- 12/03/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
- 05/15/2020Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0152115001
- 05/15/2020Insurance replaced — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000257-01
- 05/15/2017Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000282-01
- 05/15/2015Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00668
- 05/15/2014Insurance cancelled — MSA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MOJ00909
- 04/18/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2014)
- 05/15/2013Insurance cancelled — MSA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MOJ00648
- 04/18/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2013)
- 05/15/2012Insurance cancelled — MSA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MOJ00342
- 04/18/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2012)
- 05/15/2011Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCQ0122
- 04/18/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2011)
- 05/15/2010Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCQ0079
- 04/19/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2010)
- 05/15/2009Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCQ0031
- 04/20/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2009)
- 04/04/2009Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MI4209-21687
- 05/15/2008Insurance cancelled — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy HQL0142
- 04/18/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2008)
- 05/15/2007Insurance cancelled — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy HQL0045
- 04/18/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2007)
- 05/15/2006Insurance cancelled — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AAL0098
- 04/18/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2006)
- 05/15/2005Insurance cancelled — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AAL0034
- 04/18/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2005)
- 05/15/2004Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLA0032
- 04/19/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2004)
- 05/15/2003Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SPR 0134
- 05/15/2002Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SPR 0081
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-03
- Reported mileage
- 1,187,337 mi (2024)
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