RD REED HEAVY TRANSPORT LLC
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 202644 inspections · 35 violations (15 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45D-BAALVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-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
- 3393.207F-SDASVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - Deflated air suspension
7
1× · sev 7
- 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
- 5393.47A-BCLMBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.104F3-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 8392.9A2-CVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
2
2× · sev 1
- 9393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLED1 OOS
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- CA29
- AZ1
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 Riverside County, CA
Medium impact11 of 14 violations in the last 12 months (79%) came from inspections in Riverside 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 Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 27% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 59%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 15%
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 40% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× · 12%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× · 7%
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown2× · 5%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× · 10%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 5%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 5%
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 11%
- 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 7%
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
- 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.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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 NHTSA63 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 33 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
1
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi14 drivers
- Company officer
- SEAN ROE
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 929098783
- Registered since
- 2002-05-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-02
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 18 trucks · 18 owned tractors · 36 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers, officers or emails with 10 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
26 events- 04/02/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
- 03/01/2026Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SCR 0000520-07
- 03/01/2026Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 83 UEN OH7257
- 01/01/2026Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SCR 0000520-00
- 09/19/2023PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 09/01/2023Insurance filed — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 100216435
- 05/30/2019Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy VPA0636850
- 05/30/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2LA2CA0001240-00
- 07/14/2017Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882122 02
- 05/30/2017Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882122 02
- 05/30/2017Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882122 02
- 05/03/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2017)
- 05/30/2016Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882122 01
- 05/03/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/25/2016)
- 05/30/2015Insurance replaced — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0636850
- 05/30/2011Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTP7400121
- 05/03/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
- 03/10/2011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/08/2011Insurance name changed — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTP7400121
- 06/25/2010Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2501702
- 05/30/2010Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2501702
- 05/30/2006Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 459168
- 07/07/2004Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN347960
- 05/30/2004Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN347960
- 10/21/2002MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/08/2011)
- 05/02/2002Registered 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
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2024-11-05
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-02
- Reported mileage
- 937,153 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyFebruary, 2024
- Fleet grew to 18 power units
January, 2024
- Drivers grew to 18
May, 2021
- Fleet shrank to 14 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — RD REED HEAVY TRANSPORT LLC, EL CAJON, CA
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