WORLD LOGISTICS USA
Legal: MERCURY TRANSPORTATION 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 2026238 inspections · 60 violations (15 OOS) · 33% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance4 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
24
4× · sev 6
- 2393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
18
3× · sev 6
- 3393.75A3-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
- 4392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.9A-LHWSVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 7392.2-SLLMLUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
5
1× · sev 5
- 8393.95A4-EENAVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 10390.17Not in SMS
Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- SC11
- FL9
- GA6
- NC3
- TX1
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.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 82% is at/over the 60% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× · 40%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 8%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 6%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20× · 12%
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× · 1%
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce2× · 1%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim3× · 10%
- 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× · 6%
- 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× · 0%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 98% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.16× · 13%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on11× · 9%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.7× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× · 14%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× · 8%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 3%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 2%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 2%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 1%
- 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× · 1%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.6× · 1%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 53.3% 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 GA
Medium impact76 of 202 violations in the last 12 months (38%) came from inspections in GA. 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 GA 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 51% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation14× · 17%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone5× · 16%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 1%
- 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 75% 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
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.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32×5Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A3-TAOL×4Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LTSI×4Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLS1×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 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-SLLS3×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 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 NHTSA97 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 67 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
23
Tow-away
23
Injury
11
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi35 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi40 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi50 drivers
- Company officer
- MIKE KOPEC
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2005-04-05
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 125 trucks · 125 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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 72 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
40 events- 06/24/2026MCS-150 update filed
11.4M mi reported (2025)
- 06/19/2025Insurance cancelled — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 162500 1614551
- 05/29/2025Insurance filed — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 162501 1614551
- 05/29/2025Insurance replaced — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 162501 1614551
- 05/29/2025Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13386
- 04/26/2018Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13386
- 05/29/2017Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 04
- 05/29/2017Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13386
- 05/02/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2017)
- 08/01/2016Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS AF9251
- 08/01/2016Insurance name changed — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 04
- 06/28/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2016)
- 05/29/2016Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 03
- 05/29/2016Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 04
- 05/02/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2016)
- 05/30/2015Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 02
- 05/29/2015Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881440 02
- 05/13/2015Insurance cancelled — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CP29002459
- 05/04/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2015)
- 05/01/2015Insurance replaced — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CP29002459
- 04/16/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2015)
- 05/13/2014Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08672489 002
- 04/16/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2014)
- 09/24/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 09/08/2013Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08672489 002
- 05/13/2013Insurance replaced — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08672489
- 05/13/2012Insurance cancelled — SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 10NSMTR-100242-CA03
- 04/16/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2012)
- 05/13/2011Insurance cancelled — SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 10NSMTR-100242-CA-02
- 04/18/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2011)
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
- 2024-02-14
- Last review
- 2025-09-09
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-24
- Reported mileage
- 11,354,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — MERCURY TRANSPORTATION INC, NEWARK, NJ
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