MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Low 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 202630 inspections · 46 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-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
- 2383.51A-SOUTDriver Fitness1 OOS
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
5
1× · sev 5
- 3393.55C1-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.55C2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates
4
1× · sev 4
- 5395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
3
3× · sev 1
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7395.30B2-ELDDFC24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
2
2× · sev 1
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 9395.22H1-ELDNUMHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
1
1× · sev 1
- 10395.22H3-ELDMFHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- PA7
- CT7
- OH6
- NY3
- MD2
- NJ2
- SC1
- MA1
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 26.3% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Broome County, NY
Medium impact10 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (48%) came from inspections in Broome County, NY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Broome County, NY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 13% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 42%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 33%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 50% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 13%
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× · 5%
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 26%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× · 3%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 18%
- 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”
- 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.
- 392.2-SLL×2State/Local Laws -
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 more.
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.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi13 drivers
- Company officer
- MELISSA A POWIS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2000-11-07
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-11
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 15 trucks · 5 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or emails with 6 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
25 events- 09/09/2026Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAFG1735
- 05/11/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2025)
- 09/09/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0007494
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 10/09/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 699062001
- 09/09/2020Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 699062001
- 09/09/2019Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006274
- 09/09/2017Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA0096673
- 09/09/2016Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z28818
- 08/15/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2016)
- 09/09/2015Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy S1999659
- 10/18/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN012845
- 09/21/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2011)
- 09/09/2011Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN012845
- 07/26/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN555014
- 09/09/2009Insurance replaced — STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 025 2077-D16-38
- 04/06/2007Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN503936
- 03/12/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/06/2007)
- 05/29/2006Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN380110
- 05/04/2003Insurance cancelled — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy ATC2951823
- 04/06/2003Insurance replaced — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy ATC2951823
- 09/26/2002COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2002)
- 08/30/2002Insurance cancelled — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PLP5003153
- 01/11/2001MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 11/07/2000Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2007-05-18
- Last review
- 2016-10-11
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-11
- Reported mileage
- 2,715,025 mi (2025)
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