SAM & SONS TRUCKING LLC
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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202639 inspections · 32 violations (5 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
10
2× · sev 5
- 2393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.75A1-TFBMFVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.75A1-TAORETAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
8
1× · sev 8
- 5395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
5
5× · sev 1
- 6396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
2
2× · sev 1
- 9392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- CA11
- WA7
- AZ4
- OR3
- UT3
- NV2
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 Yakima County, WA
Medium impact8 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (38%) came from inspections in Yakima County, WA. 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 Yakima County, WA 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 47% 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× · 63%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 28%
- 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 43% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 13%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 10%
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 7%
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× · 8%
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× · 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× · 8%
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× · 5%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× · 3%
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 3%
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× · 7%
- 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× · 3%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 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-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 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
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 NHTSA35 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 5 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi9 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- SAMUEL FIGUEROA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2005-04-27
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-02
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 9 trucks · 10 owned trailers · 9 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 or officers with 10 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
41 events- 07/02/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2026)
- 12/01/2024Insurance filed — Harco National Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RET0000299
- 12/01/2024Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2608690
- 01/04/2024Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP91591A
- 12/01/2023Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP91591A
- 11/09/2022Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0161193002
- 11/09/2021Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0161193001
- 11/09/2020Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0062784
- 10/13/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2020)
- 11/09/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0024553
- 11/09/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN131004
- 12/13/2013Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0055382
- 11/09/2013Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0055382
- 11/09/2012Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 36-1921-00056
- 10/15/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2012)
- 10/06/2012Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 36-1921-00056
- 09/12/2012Insurance replaced — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 36-1921-00056
- 09/10/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2012)
- 11/09/2011Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 36-1921-00003
- 10/13/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2011)
- 12/19/2010Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMP 1710128
- 11/09/2010Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010192
- 11/09/2009Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL976149
- 10/13/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/06/2009)
- 01/24/2009Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL976149
- 12/29/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2009)
- 11/09/2008Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL976024
- 10/14/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/03/2008)
- 11/09/2007Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPOR 7079129-7
- 10/14/2007Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI98118990
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2017-11-08
- Last review
- 2017-11-01
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-02
- Reported mileage
- 1,134,312 mi (2026)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyDecember, 2021
- Name changed to "SAM & SONS TRUCKING LLC"
- Fleet grew to 14 power units
- Drivers grew to 14
January, 2021
First on-record entry — SAM AND SONS TRUCKING LLC, MADRAS, OR
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