KUPEL TRANSPORT 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 202665 inspections · 18 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 2393.9TSVehicle Maintenance
Inoperative turn signal
6
1× · sev 6
- 3392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
3
3×
- 4392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
2
2×
- 5393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.205C-WRAWFLMIBVehicle Maintenance
Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
2
1× · sev 2
- 7392.9A
Failing to secure load
1
1×
- 8396.3A1
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
1
1×
- 9392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
1
1×
- 10392.2WGNot in SMS
State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- TX10
- NC7
- SC5
- AL3
- GA2
- LA2
- TN1
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 Maverick County, TX
Medium impact5 of 26 violations in the last 12 months (19%) came from inspections in Maverick County, TX. 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 Maverick County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 33% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 8%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 4% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.7× · 78%
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× · 11%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 44% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 17%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× · 13%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 8%
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× · 11%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 8%
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× · 8%
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× · 6%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLED×3State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 392.2-SLLS1×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
- Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
- 392.2WGState/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi35 drivers
- Company officer
- VERA KOMLOV
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2005-12-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-10-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 20 trucks · 20 owned tractors · 35 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 with 4 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
25 events- 11/28/2025Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF013746
- 11/28/2025Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6525320
- 11/03/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/17/2025)
- 10/29/2025MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
- 11/28/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT514692001
- 11/28/2023Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 514692001
- 01/01/2020Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83605A
- 11/28/2019Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83605A
- 11/28/2018Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83605A
- 11/01/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2018)
- 11/28/2010Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAC1667895 00
- 11/28/2009Insurance cancelled — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary · policy AA8200017500
- 11/02/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2009)
- 11/28/2008Insurance cancelled — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary · policy AA7200000400
- 11/03/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/18/2008)
- 01/25/2008Insurance cancelled — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary · policy AA7200000400
- 12/31/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2008)
- 11/28/2007Insurance replaced — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TC027342
- 11/28/2007Insurance replaced — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary · policy AA7200000400
- 04/26/2007Insurance cancelled — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TC019542
- 03/30/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2007)
- 06/25/2006Insurance cancelled — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TC019542
- 05/05/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 04/26/2006Insurance replaced — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TC019542
- 12/06/2005Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-10-29
- Reported mileage
- 2,139,048 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2022
- Fleet grew to 7 power units
- Drivers grew to 15
January, 2021
First on-record entry — KUPEL TRANSPORT LLC, INMAN, SC
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