CDC TRANSPORTATION INC
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 202689 inspections · 39 violations (8 OOS) · 17% 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
- 2393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.9A-LHWSVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 4396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
3
3×
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7393.9A-LTSIR
Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
2
2×
- 8396.3A1-BOS2 OOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
2
2×
- 9393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.9A2-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- FL6
- MD4
- NC3
- CA3
- SC2
- MS2
- LA2
- CT1
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.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 80% is at/over the 80% 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 18%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 6%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× · 9%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× · 4%
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 3%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× · 3%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching2× · 10%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 30.6% 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 Tolland County, CT
Medium impact12 of 43 violations in the last 12 months (28%) came from inspections in Tolland County, CT. 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 Tolland County, CT to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 20% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 37%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 7%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 36% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× · 26%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD3× · 26%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 5%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 12%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 12%
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× · 12%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
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.
- 396.5B-HWSL×2Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3A1-BOS×2Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
- Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
- 393.47E×2Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment 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-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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 NHTSA66 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 36 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
6
Tow-away
6
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi59 drivers
- Company officer
- RAFAEL QUINTERO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2006-07-19
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-05-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 59 trucks · 59 owned tractors · 52 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 officers with 26 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
38 events- 11/10/2025Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC910110-01
- 11/10/2025Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910110-00
- 10/14/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2025)
- 05/29/2025MCS-150 update filed
8.8M mi reported (2025)
- 11/10/2024Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000032 01
- 10/15/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2024)
- 11/10/2023Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000032 00
- 10/16/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2023)
- 11/10/2022Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2600385
- 11/10/2021Insurance replaced — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000109
- 11/10/2020Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072694191
- 10/14/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2020)
- 11/10/2019Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072694181
- 10/15/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2019)
- 11/10/2018Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072694171
- 10/15/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2018)
- 07/25/2018Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072694171
- 11/10/2017Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL317721-00
- 10/16/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2017)
- 11/10/2016Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL316637-00
- 10/14/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2016)
- 11/10/2015Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00813
- 10/14/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/06/2015)
- 11/10/2014Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881625 01
- 10/14/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2014)
- 11/10/2013Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1858796
- 08/05/2013Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1858796
- 10/10/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 04/30/2012Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 21UENOI1055
- 03/27/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (06/04/2012)
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
- 2014-01-23
- Last review
- 2018-07-19
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-05-29
- Reported mileage
- 8,800,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — CDC TRANSPORTATION INC, PEMBROKE PINES, FL
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