THYSSENKRUPP SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES NA INC
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 5 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 9 times across 4 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 2026348 inspections · 33 violations (9 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
18
3× · sev 6
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.55D2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
8
2× · sev 4
- 5396.9D2-FTFVehicle Maintenance
Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 8392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 10391.11B4-CLHA1 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- CA22
- MO4
- AZ1
- FL1
- TX1
- IN1
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 Alameda County, CA
Medium impact71 of 121 violations in the last 12 months (59%) came from inspections in Alameda County, CA. 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 Alameda County, CA 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 1% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 43%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 11%
- 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 38%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 38%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 25%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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 48% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on13× · 16%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.6× · 6%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection16× · 10%
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.11× · 6%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× · 19%
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× · 1%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 1%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.3× · 5%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× · 2%
- 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.
- 393.45D-B×7Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×5Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.55D2-B×4Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate · OOS
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA87 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 57 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
12
Tow-away
11
Injury
6
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi135 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi510 drivers
- Company officer
- CHRISTOPHER MERZ
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2004-06-22
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-10-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 358 trucks · 62 owned trailers · 358 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 with 61 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
44 events- 10/01/2025Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 8786028
- 10/01/2025Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 8786028
- 10/01/2025Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9017698004
- 10/08/2024MCS-150 update filed
13.8M mi reported (2023)
- 02/22/2023Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90176980300171
- 01/11/2021Insurance filed — United States Fire Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 612413016
- 01/11/2021Insurance ended — United States Fire Insurance Company
policy 612413016
- 01/11/2021Insurance replaced — ASPEN AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy SU32213
- 01/11/2021Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 82465814
- 01/11/2019Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106903187
- 05/14/2018Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 106001710
- 05/14/2018Insurance name changed — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-17698
- 04/09/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2018)
- 04/09/2018BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2018)
- 02/28/2018Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 90-17698
- 10/26/2013Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105682246
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105682246
- 09/30/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2013)
- 10/19/2012Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJ-Z91-455261-01
- 10/01/2012Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJ-Z91-455261-01
- 09/24/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/05/2012)
- 12/23/2011PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 12/13/2011Insurance name changed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy NONE
- 12/13/2011Insurance name changed — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKY91428004027
- 11/10/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/21/2011)
- 10/01/2011Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKY91428004027
- 06/20/2011PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/13/2011)
- 04/18/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/20/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
- 03/17/2008Insurance name changed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CPA 087 37 78
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
- 2009-08-24
- Last review
- 2023-02-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-10-08
- Reported mileage
- 13,820,000 mi (2023)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyAugust, 2022
- Drivers grew to 587
January, 2021
First on-record entry — THYSSENKRUPP SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES NA INC, WENTZVILLE, MO
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