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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SIERRA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 878050 · MC383913 · EIN 58-2561629 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
919 BEE PARSONS RD, CHATSWORTH, GA, 30705
(706) 517-0794 · CHARLES MANUEL BURGER
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
40 / 83
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
105 / 690
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy BE20173780-00 · eff 05/11/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance316 pts
Unsafe Driving244 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance107 pts
Other35 pts
Driver Fitness23 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 88 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 |
Most inspected states
NM32
CA29
AZ18
AL7
MS6
GA5
TX4
LA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.97 | 5.02 | ≈77–84% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.74 | 0.73 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.33 | 0.33 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.42 | 3.42 | ≈41–45% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-05. “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 61% · Following / lane / reckless 13% · Other 12%
• 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.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 38% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 32% · Following / lane / reckless 26%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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
A high share of violations are occurring in AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 45% (5 OOS) · Brakes 29% (1 OOS) · Tires 12%
• 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 28 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: 10 inspections, 15 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.565).
2. Other4 viol · 27%
393.60D, 392.2-SLLS1, 393.47E
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 20%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.728).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×3, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2026 | DALLAS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 09/05/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 07/22/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
33 trailer32 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES MANUEL BURGER
Annual mileage
5.6M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
83
Registered since
2000-05-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA TRANSPORTATION INC | 606550 | 8 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.6M mi reported (2026)
05/11/2026 — Insurance filed — Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BE20173780-00
05/11/2026 — Insurance replaced — SAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAGA0001111-01
05/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0245091001
04/06/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2026)
04/06/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2026)
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00010901
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00010900
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00008600
09/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00003100
04/05/2020 — Insurance cancelled — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00003100
03/09/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2020)
03/09/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2020)
10/15/2019 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00000301
05/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00000300
04/25/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2019)
04/25/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2019)
05/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882449 02
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