JEFF PROFFITT TRUCKING
Legal: JEFF PROFFITT
Risk factors
Moderate 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 202636 inspections · 30 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-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
- 2392.2-SLLEWPB
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge
5
5×
- 3395.8A1-HOSPHours-of-Service Compliance1 OOS
HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
5
1× · sev 5
- 4392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.48A-BI-SAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.3A1-BALRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.11A1-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.203E-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- TN29
- KY1
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 60% 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 Cumberland County, TN
Medium impact12 of 24 violations in the last 12 months (50%) came from inspections in Cumberland County, TN. 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 Cumberland County, TN 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 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 50%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 50%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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 61% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 31%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× · 23%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 5%
- 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× · 9%
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 6%
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× · 3%
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× · 3%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLEWPB×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge
- 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
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 NHTSA39 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 9 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
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi20 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi19 drivers
- Company officer
- JERRY SWAFFORD
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2004-10-27
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-23
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 39 trucks · 20 owned tractors · 24 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 3 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
21 events- 01/23/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
- 12/05/2025Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FC5318
- 12/05/2025Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4536566
- 11/10/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2025)
- 12/05/2023Insurance replaced — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4536566
- 12/05/2022Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q12 0540051
- 12/05/2020Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q12 0540051
- 12/05/2014Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 361813
- 11/10/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/10/2014)
- 12/05/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360565
- 11/08/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2013)
- 12/05/2012Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 358193
- 11/08/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2012)
- 12/05/2011Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 358192
- 12/05/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 355894
- 11/08/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2011)
- 12/05/2010Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0124861
- 11/08/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2010)
- 12/05/2009Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4175813
- 10/21/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/27/2004Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-23
- Reported mileage
- 710,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — JEFF PROFFITT, CROSSVILLE, TN
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