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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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METEOR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 842593 · MC372171 · EIN 63-1241475 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
875 HARBOR DR, SCOTTSBORO, AL, 35769
(256) 218-3000 · ALAN BUCKLEY
25
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 36.7% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
47 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
118 / 756
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Carolina Casualty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy KCA 2602110 · eff 05/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance528 pts
Unsafe Driving262 pts
Other31 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance22 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 80 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 44 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 43 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MS20
AL20
TN14
MI11
KY7
LA6
OK5
GA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.39 | 5.25 | ≈80–87% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.63 | 6.56 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 60% · Following / lane / reckless 16% · Phone / texting 11%
• 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 42 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 44% (7 OOS) · Load securement 20% (8 OOS) · Tires 14% (5 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in St. Croix County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Croix County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 95% · Other 5%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 7 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: 15 inspections, 14 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.9T, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.973).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.042).
3. Other3 viol · 21%
393.95A, 393.55D1, 393.205C
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | KANSAS CITY, MO | ✓ | ||
| 02/24/2026 | GADSDEN, AL | ✓ | ||
| 01/17/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 2 | 3 | ✓ |
| 01/12/2026 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/28/2025 | GAINESVILLE, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2024 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer16 truck13 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ALAN BUCKLEY
Annual mileage
3.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
1999-12-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| S S S TRUCKING INC | 175108 | 8 VINs | strong |
| 5850 QW TRUCKING LLC | 3303227 | 3 VINs | strong |
| METEOR LOGISTICS INC | 2225878 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| DMT TRUCKING LLC | 795982 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.9M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Carolina Casualty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KCA 2602110
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0035971002
05/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6506566
04/04/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2024)
04/04/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2024)
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6506566
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LJO0001007
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0035971001
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LJO0001007
06/11/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010448-00
06/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010448-00
05/15/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2015)
05/15/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2015)
03/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 3624ANJ108299-004
03/03/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2011)
09/29/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy NHMTC7521-03
09/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy NHMTC7521-03
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