CRAIG TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 17 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 10 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202663 inspections · 13 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 3393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLTFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
5
1× · sev 5
- 5392.2-SLLMLUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
5
1× · sev 5
- 6392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 7393.9A-LTSIR
Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 9395.3A3II
Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
1
1×
- 10393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- OH14
- GA5
- AL3
- PA3
- MD2
- NC1
- IN1
- SC1
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 OH
Medium impact7 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (44%) came from inspections in OH. 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 OH to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 8% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 44%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 16%
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× · 16%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 24% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 17%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 6%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 6%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 8%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 8%
- 393.47A-BCFSHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 10%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 10%
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× · 17%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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 NHTSA93 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 63 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
11
Tow-away
11
Injury
2
Fatal
2
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi75 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi33 drivers
- Company officer
- MICHAEL CRAIG
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 7825011
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-04-23
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 73 trucks · 12 owned trailers · 73 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, phone numbers or officers with 49 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
67 events- 04/23/2025MCS-150 update filed
6.3M mi reported (2024)
- 07/21/2022PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 07/21/2022Insurance filed — MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 101605278
- 07/21/2022Insurance replaced — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
- 07/13/2022Insurance replaced — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 06/01/2018Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP40693A
- 06/01/2018Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 8 013 691
- 05/07/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)
- 05/07/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)
- 07/24/2017Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4 082 416
- 06/01/2017Insurance replaced — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 4 082 416
- 07/01/2015Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639610
- 06/01/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF639610
- 07/12/2013Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 36BSBCW9087
- 06/13/2013Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 36BSBCW9087
- 06/13/2013Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 36BSBCW9087
- 05/28/2013Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 36BSBCW9087
- 05/17/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2013)
- 12/09/2012Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 36 BSBCW 90 87
- 06/22/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF639610
- 06/01/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 353330
- 06/01/2010Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660-5901N616
- 05/05/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2010)
- 05/05/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2010)
- 06/01/2009Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 36 MS VO4728 K3
- 06/01/2009Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 350230
- 05/05/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2009)
- 05/05/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2009)
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
- 2000-09-05
- Last review
- 2011-11-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-04-23
- Reported mileage
- 6,308,501 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — CRAIG TRANSPORTATION CO, MAUMEE, OH
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