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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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TIGER LINES LLC
USDOT 80289 · MC107104 · EIN 71-0873207 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
927 BLACK DIAMOND WAY, LODI, CA, 95240
(209) 367-3228 · DENNIS ALTNOW
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
265 / 199
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
312 / 2333
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy VPP 4900033-04 · eff 01/17/2012
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2260 pts
Other187 pts
Unsafe Driving142 pts
Driver Fitness48 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance13 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 250 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 172 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 136 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 120 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 84 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 78 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 70 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 68 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 60 |
Most inspected states
CA297
NV15
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.46 | 0.45 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.15 | ≈52–56% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.83 | 4.96 | ≈73–77% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-29 · 7 new since the Oct 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA 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 impact
Speeding 48% · Following / lane / reckless 42% · Lighting / lamps 6%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 2 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 63% (1 OOS) · English language 38% (1 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 30 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 51% (20 OOS) · Tires 17% (22 OOS) · Brakes 14% (7 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 42 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: 33 inspections, 71 violations, 11 OOS, 15 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance42 viol · 9 OOS · 59%
393.9A-LIL ×5, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.9A-LRLI ×3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 43 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.623).
2. Other27 viol · 2 OOS · 38%
392.2-SLLSR ×7, 392.2-SLLL ×6, 392.2-SLLEQP ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 3%
392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 56 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.345).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×7, 392.2-SLLL ×6, 393.9A-LIL ×5, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 392.2-SLLEQP ×4, 393.9A-LRLI ×3, 393.9A-LLPL ×3, 393.9A-LSML ×3
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/22/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/09/2025 | STOCKTON, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 97 vehicles seen in inspections
50 truck44 trailer3 other
Company profile
Officer
DENNIS ALTNOW
Annual mileage
11.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
199
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONESIMO URBANO RAMIREZ | 3266519 | 16 VINs | strong |
| IMPERIUM TRANSPORT LLC | 4026845 | 5 VINs | strong |
| TIGER LINES INC | 198021 | officer | strong |
| MK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4106436 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LLC | 2223561 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
11.5M mi reported (2025)
02/27/2012 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP4900033-00
01/23/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2012)
01/23/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2012)
01/17/2012 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VPP 4900033-04
01/17/2012 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP4900033-00
03/21/2007 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100854
02/15/2007 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100854
02/15/2007 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7477640
02/15/2007 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900033-00
02/23/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/15/2006 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy NA051245
11/17/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (02/21/2006)
11/01/2005 — Insurance name changed — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100854
11/01/2005 — Insurance name changed — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy NA051245
09/29/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2005)
03/16/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP134248
02/15/2005 — Insurance replaced — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP134248
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/80289.