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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TARTAR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 835948 · MC371201 · EIN 38-3209549 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
57250 MOONCREEK CT, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MI, 48094-4233
(586) 268-8602 · JAMES HOFMANN
25
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 44.4% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 286
Crashes (24 mo)
1 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP53734A · eff 10/28/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance308 pts
Unsafe Driving71 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
MI16
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.04 | 2.04 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.34 | 0.34 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.81 | 6.81 | ≈66–70% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 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
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 32% · Seat belt 30% · Other 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 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
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 39% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% · Brakes 14% (2 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 30 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: 4 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 33%
393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.108).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.53).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | COLDWATER TWP, MI | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer14 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES HOFMANN
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
1999-10-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINNIE-ANNEX TRUCK RENTAL INC | 1814034 | 9 VINs | strong |
| KINNIE TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC | 1494629 | 6 VINs | strong |
| BLUE VAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING | 1818034 | officer | strong |
| JAMES HOFMANN | 2147185 | officer | strong |
| BT LEASING INC | 3280191 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
10/28/2019 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP53734A
10/28/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN125839
02/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN125793
10/31/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
10/04/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2017)
03/13/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/18/2013 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
02/13/2012 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
12/16/2011 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
05/13/2011 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
03/24/2011 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
02/11/2011 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
12/15/2010 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
09/17/2010 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
01/04/2010 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
10/29/2009 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
05/08/2009 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2193978
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/835948.