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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 9853 · MC139496 · EIN 95-4013076 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90023
(323) 362-9399 · RONALD MASSMAN
85
Low risk
Risk factors
15 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
312 / 240
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1240 / 1356
Crashes (24 mo)
15
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy MMTH10846651 · eff 08/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1167 pts
Unsafe Driving108 pts
Other83 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance61 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 130 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 82 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 64 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 56 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.126B-CIM | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 45 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 42 |
Most inspected states
CA1180
UT12
KS11
AZ9
NV8
NM5
NE5
CO3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.30 | 0.31 | ≈1–8% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.64 | 0.62 | ≈4–8% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Los Angeles County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Los Angeles County, CA 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 62% · Speeding 28% · Phone / texting 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 47% · False log / RODS 34% (1 OOS) · Other 19% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 30% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (11 OOS) · Tires 21% (16 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 2 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: 95 inspections, 14 violations, 0 OOS, 88 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 64%
393.9A-LRLI, 393.53B-B, 393.45D-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 214 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.48).
2. Other4 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 46 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.225).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 15 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/03/2026 | SAN LEANDRO, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/20/2026 | CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/09/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 10/17/2025 | SAN LEANDRO, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/06/2025 | CARSON, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/26/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/19/2025 | ANAHEIM, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/11/2025 | LONG BEACH, CA | ✓ | ||
| 07/28/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer23 truck2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RONALD MASSMAN
Annual mileage
34.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 45 carriers
Shares identifiers with 45 carriers (38 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE ALFREDO JIMENEZ | 3053146 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MERA'S TRUCKING INC | 2819895 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ANGEL R RODRIGUEZ | 2758073 | mailing | medium |
| ARMANDO J CASTILLO | 2660834 | mailing | medium |
| CHAPARYAN TRUCKING | 2849046 | mailing, address | medium |
| ESTEBAN GERALDO | 2737640 | mailing, address | medium |
| MANDELL D CAROLINA | 2810700 | address | medium |
| MARCO A MERCADO | 2741562 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
34.3M mi reported (2025)
08/01/2024 — Insurance filed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MMTH10846651
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMTH10763587
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCA H09042386
04/30/2020 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
04/27/2020 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 2020090124
04/18/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 90084
05/21/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-8757M600-TIL-11
04/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4882338
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy MC139496
04/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4882103
04/15/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 90084
04/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 294-67-41
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 294-67-41
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 8757M600
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9309047
04/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3217409865
04/10/2008 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9309047
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/9853.