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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 914914 · MC395969 · EIN 23-3063310 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
100 SANDWEDGE DR, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707
(570) 814-7858 · MELISSA A POWIS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 212
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CAFG1735 · eff 09/09/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance157 pts
Unsafe Driving24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance17 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CT7
PA7
OH6
MD3
NY3
SC1
MA1
NJ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.02 | 0.89 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.27 | 0.28 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.60 | 4.60 | ≈50–54% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Broome County, NY · medium impact
• 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Brakes 36% · Tires 25% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 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 26 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: 5 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 67%
392.2-SLL ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.55E-B
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.45).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | DINGMAN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer15 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MELISSA A POWIS
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2000-11-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN TOP LOGISTICS LLC | 3601480 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2026 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAFG1735
05/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2025)
09/09/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0007494
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
10/09/2020 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 699062001
09/09/2020 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 699062001
09/09/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006274
09/09/2017 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA0096673
09/09/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z28818
08/15/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2016)
09/09/2015 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy S1999659
10/18/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN012845
09/21/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2011)
09/09/2011 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN012845
07/26/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN555014
09/09/2009 — Insurance replaced — STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 025 2077-D16-38
04/06/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN503936
03/12/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/06/2007)
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/914914.