TRACKER FREIGHT
Legal: JOEL FRIES
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 202623 inspections · 33 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
click to filter codes
Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 2395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 3392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.45DLUVVehicle Maintenance
Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 8390.21TB1-MC
Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
1
1×
- 9393.45B2
Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
1
1×
- 10392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- IA9
- MN5
- OK2
- ND2
- OH2
- MT2
- IL1
- MO1
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.
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 36% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× · 10%
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× · 10%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 15%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× · 5%
- 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.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 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 NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 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
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi2 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi6 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi4 drivers
- Company officer
- JOEL FRIES
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2002-11-17
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-22
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 12 trucks · 12 owned tractors · 20 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 with 12 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
56 events- 01/22/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
- 07/06/2025Insurance filed — ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy ACC006006057
- 07/06/2025Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 5700203
- 06/09/2025BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2025)
- 07/11/2024Insurance cancelled — GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy GSC0605110
- 07/07/2024Insurance replaced — GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy GSC0605110
- 06/14/2024BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2024)
- 07/08/2023Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10138450
- 07/07/2023Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10138450
- 07/08/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615112224
- 06/25/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615112224
- 06/01/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2021)
- 04/07/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615112224
- 04/08/2020Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10070671
- 04/07/2020Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10070671
- 03/12/2020BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2020)
- 04/08/2019Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10070671
- 03/12/2019BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2019)
- 04/18/2018Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10070671
- 04/08/2018Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10070671
- 04/08/2018Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 1302489
- 11/20/2017Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN181702
- 10/19/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2017)
- 10/18/2017Insurance filed — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPMN0560116451
- 10/18/2017Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN181702
- 10/18/2017Insurance replaced — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPMN0560116451
- 04/08/2017Insurance replaced — U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001064817
- 07/27/2016Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN181702
- 05/12/2016PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 10/18/2015Insurance cancelled — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC 00001-03446-14
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2017-02-22
- Last review
- 2016-06-21
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-22
- Reported mileage
- 389,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historySeptember, 2023
- Drivers grew to 12
May, 2023
- Fleet grew to 11 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — JOEL FRIES, NEW PRAGUE, MN
Got a violation you want to contest?
Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.