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Legal: DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS OF OHIO INC
Risk factors
High 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 202619 inspections · 42 violations (6 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.75A1-TAORETAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
8
1× · sev 8
- 4395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
3
3×
- 6390.21TB1-MC
Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
3
3×
- 7390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
3
3×
- 8390.21TE2IV-D
Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle
2
2×
- 9393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
2
2×
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- OH16
- PA9
- NY5
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 28.6% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Erie County, PA
Medium impact11 of 26 violations in the last 12 months (42%) came from inspections in Erie County, PA. 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 Erie County, PA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 69% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 25%
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× · 9%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 9%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 18%
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× · 9%
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× · 8%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 8%
- 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.
- 390.21TB2-DOTOperate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
- 395.8F11-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date:
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 387.301ACarrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38
- 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 NHTSA31 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 1 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 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- JOHN HANEBERG
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2003-11-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 7 trucks.
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 with 14 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
81 events- 05/19/2026Insurance ended — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
policy OCA-0000159
- 01/29/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
- 05/19/2022Insurance filed — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy OCA-0000159
- 05/19/2022Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA5002660
- 03/20/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 45 MS VU0668
- 05/19/2019Insurance cancelled — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 151801-10-07-54-1
- 04/22/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2019)
- 04/22/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2019)
- 01/02/2019Insurance cancelled — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 151801-10-07-54-1
- 12/06/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2019)
- 12/06/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2019)
- 07/26/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/07/2018)
- 07/26/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/07/2018)
- 07/07/2018Insurance cancelled — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 151801-10-07-54-1
- 06/11/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2018)
- 06/11/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2018)
- 05/19/2018Insurance replaced — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 151801-10-07-54-1
- 05/19/2018Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA6CA0000218-00
- 04/23/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2018)
- 04/23/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2018)
- 05/19/2017Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000573-01
- 04/24/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2017)
- 04/24/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2017)
- 08/05/2016Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000573-01
- 07/11/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2016)
- 07/11/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2016)
- 05/19/2016Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000573-01
- 05/19/2016Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 3FA2CA0000573-00
- 04/22/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2016)
- 04/22/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2016)
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2016-03-15
- Last review
- 2024-04-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-29
- Reported mileage
- 259,168 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS OF OHIO INC, AKRON, OH
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