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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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TRYON TRUCKING INC
USDOT 113676 · MC117313 · EIN 23-1644129 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1100 OLD BRISTOL PIKE, MORRISVILLE, PA, 19067
(215) 295-6622 · BARRY MEKLER
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
135 / 135
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
200 / 1825
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0105941001 · eff 07/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1347 pts
Unsafe Driving422 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance163 pts
Other120 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 180 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 96 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 80 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 76 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 55 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 52 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 50 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 49 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 48 |
Most inspected states
OH39
KY38
TN21
PA14
MI13
WV10
TX9
IN8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.26 | 2.98 | ≈57–64% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.47 | 0.48 | ≈71–78% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.59 | 7.33 | ≈94–98% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 6 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 97% (4 OOS) · Log / ELD device 3%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (9 OOS) · Tires 25% (16 OOS) · Brakes 24% (18 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from KY 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 impact
Speeding 47% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · Seat belt 13%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 42 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 23 inspections, 25 violations, 5 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Other9 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLTL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 395.8A ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 24%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.693).
3. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.445).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLTL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 395.8A ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2026 | PRINCETON, WV | ✓ | ||
| 03/10/2026 | HANCOCK, MS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/16/2026 | NEW CARLISLE, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/03/2025 | TAYLOR, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/31/2025 | HAMILTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 06/24/2025 | WICKLIFFE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2025 | AVON, OH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/10/2025 | Lyndhurst Twp, NJ | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/18/2025 | MORGANTOWN, WV | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer44 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
BARRY MEKLER
Annual mileage
6.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
135
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 48 carriers
Shares identifiers with 48 carriers (45 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | 8 VINs | strong |
| FJL FREIGHTWAY LLC | 2941206 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HOBBS TRUCKING INC | 225180 | 2 VINs | medium |
| J & J MOTORING INC | 1226519 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JIMMY DUGGER | 3103533 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC | 280534 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BETCO INC | 874384 | address | medium |
| GUARDIAN TRANSPORT INC | 448235 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.1M mi reported (2025)
10/18/2024 — Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901216828
10/17/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2409758
09/20/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2024)
07/31/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005061
07/01/2020 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0105941001
07/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005061
07/28/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17684A
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP17684A
07/01/2016 — Insurance filed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 6704048
07/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 6704048
07/22/2015 — Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0012841
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0012841
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-7037N028
06/25/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2015)
06/25/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2015)
07/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751152-1606-111
06/04/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2014)
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/113676.