MDB TRANSPORTATION 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 202681 inspections · 18 violations (3 OOS) · 10% 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
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 5393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 6396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9391.11B41 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- CA27
- NM2
- UT1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA
Medium impact6 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in Merced County, CA. 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 Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 41% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 46%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 28%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 3%
- 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 15% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 14%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 13%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 11%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 7%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 7%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 18%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 5%
- 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
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 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 NHTSA71 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 41 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi5 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi45 drivers
- Company officer
- HAKOP KHUDIKYAN
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2026-05-16
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-03-28
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 48 trucks · 48 owned tractors.
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 officers with 22 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
33 events- 05/16/2026Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 03/28/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
- 03/03/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP 8200084-00
- 02/06/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2023)
- 06/01/2022Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 10 AB OI4352
- 05/21/2020Insurance cancelled — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0585412
- 04/22/2020Insurance replaced — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0585412
- 04/22/2010Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV4959300
- 05/17/2009Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTP7400029
- 04/22/2009Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 3444071-01
- 04/22/2009Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTP7400029
- 04/22/2009Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 2631898
- 04/20/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2009)
- 04/22/2008Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 346988
- 03/26/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2008)
- 04/22/2007Insurance replaced — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0318403
- 04/22/2007Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 98121779
- 04/22/2006Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 14003649
- 04/22/2006Insurance replaced — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0271134
- 03/27/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2006)
- 04/22/2005Insurance cancelled — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0170461
- 04/22/2005Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 14003271
- 03/28/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2005)
- 05/15/2004Insurance cancelled — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0169040
- 04/22/2004Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 14002975
- 04/22/2004Insurance replaced — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0169040
- 03/26/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2004)
- 04/22/2003Insurance cancelled — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCF0116227
- 04/22/2003Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 140-02758
- 03/08/2003Insurance name changed — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 140-02758
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2023-11-15
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-03-28
- Reported mileage
- 1,000,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyApril, 2025
- Drivers grew to 50
December, 2023
- DBA changed to "MDB TRANSPORTATION"
January, 2021
First on-record entry — MDB TRANSPORTATION INC, COMPTON, CA
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