SYLVITE TRANSPORTATION GROUP & PESTELL TRANSPORT
Legal: SYLVITE AGRI-SERVICES LTD
Risk factors
Moderate 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 202629 inspections · 31 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLCPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
10
1× · sev 10
- 2393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 3393.60D
Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
1
1×
- 4393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
- 5396.5B
Oil and/or grease leak
1
1×
- 6392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
1
1×
- 9395.22H4-ELDBRODSHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLMFVehicle Maintenance
State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- MI17
- NY9
- OH3
- IA1
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 MI
Medium impact7 of 8 violations in the last 12 months (88%) came from inspections in MI. 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 MI to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 3% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 43%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 29%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Tires 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 36%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 10%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 22%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 10%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 14%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- 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-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
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 NHTSA79 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 49 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+ mi44 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi34 drivers
- Company officer
- HUGH LOOMANS
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2002-07-15
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-09-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 90 trucks · 30 owned tractors · 237 owned trailers · 42 leased/term 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, officers or emails with 4 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
22 events- 03/31/2026Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2001B0180PH1632487
- 09/18/2024MCS-150 update filed
5.1M mi reported (2023)
- 08/01/2022Insurance filed — Everest Insurance Company of Canada
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy E4AU000033
- 08/01/2022Insurance ended — Everest Insurance Company of Canada
policy E4MF007138
- 08/01/2022Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2027323
- 04/29/2022Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2027323
- 03/31/2022Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 0659461
- 11/10/2020Insurance filed — Everest Insurance Company of Canada
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy E4MF007138
- 07/12/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/05/2017Insurance name changed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 499-268
- 07/05/2017Insurance name changed — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CBC0659461
- 10/01/2015Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC301782
- 05/08/2015MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/05/2017)
- 05/05/2015Insurance name changed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC301782
- 10/19/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/05/2015)
- 10/01/2007Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC301782
- 10/01/2006Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP0203313
- 09/26/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/09/2007)
- 07/18/2005Insurance name changed — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
- 09/20/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/18/2005)
- 09/11/2002Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203313
- 07/15/2002Registered 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
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-09-18
- Reported mileage
- 5,128,041 mi (2023)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historySeptember, 2024
- Fleet grew to 90 power units
- Drivers grew to 78
December, 2022
- Fleet shrank to 34 power units
September, 2022
- DBA changed to "SYLVITE TRANSPORTATION"
- Fleet grew to 74 power units
April, 2021
- Fleet shrank to 50 power units
- Drivers shrank to 40
January, 2021
First on-record entry — SYLVITE AGRI-SERVICES LTD, BURLINGTON, ON
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