ASK TRANSPORTATION 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202642 inspections · 24 violations (4 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 3392.33A-DVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured
6
1× · sev 6
- 4393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
5
5×
- 5172.302B-HMMHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk HM package without proper size of markings as required.
5
1× · sev 5
- 6172.406F-HMLHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Labeling) - Failing to clearly display label as required.
5
1× · sev 5
- 7177.817A-HMSPHazardous Materials Compliance1 OOS
HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.95A1Vehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- ND29
- MT1
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 McKenzie County, ND
Medium impact8 of 8 violations in the last 12 months (100%) came from inspections in McKenzie County, ND. 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 McKenzie County, ND to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 62% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× · 28%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 7%
- 392.33A-DDriver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured1× · 6%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 11%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× · 11%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 9%
- 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.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 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 NHTSA57 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 27 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;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi25 drivers
- Company officer
- STUART KRINGEN
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2005-05-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-06-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 32 trucks · 23 owned tractors · 80 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 or addresses with 2 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
37 events- 04/01/2026Insurance filed — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AU202600012553
- 04/01/2026Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202600012553
- 04/01/2026Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202500012553
- 03/05/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2026)
- 06/26/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
- 04/01/2025Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202400012553
- 03/05/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2025)
- 04/01/2024Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202300012553
- 03/05/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2024)
- 04/01/2023Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202200012553
- 03/06/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2023)
- 04/01/2022Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202100012553
- 03/07/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2022)
- 04/01/2021Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202000012553
- 03/05/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2021)
- 04/01/2020Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201900012553
- 03/05/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2020)
- 04/01/2019Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201800012553
- 03/05/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2019)
- 04/01/2018Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201700012553
- 03/05/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/02/2018)
- 04/01/2017Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201700004279
- 04/01/2017Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201600004279
- 03/06/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2017)
- 04/01/2016Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201500004279
- 04/01/2015Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201400004279
- 03/05/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2015)
- 04/01/2014Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0804984
- 03/05/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2014)
- 05/01/2013Insurance cancelled — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2769207
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-06-26
- Reported mileage
- 1,022,996 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — ASK TRANSPORTATION INC, WILLISTON, ND
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