VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TIA TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1614739 · MC695045 · EIN 14-1991140 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
342 VIP DR, MASONTOWN, WV, 26542
(304) 290-6744 · MICHAEL D HOVATTER JR
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
7 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 314
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy Q05 5930314 · eff 04/15/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance166 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance65 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MD7
KY2
VA2
TX2
WV2
DE1
IN1
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.85 | 7.16 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.19 | 1.24 | ≈77–84% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.51 | 0.53 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.10 | 5.21 | ≈55–59% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-19. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 85% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 15%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 58% · Following / lane / reckless 42%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Lackawanna County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lackawanna County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% · Brakes 17%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.825).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
395.8E-HOSPDOOS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.893).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 17%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.383).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer8 truck
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL D HOVATTER JR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2017)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2007-03-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE'S TOWING LLC | 2503722 | mailing, address | medium |
| S & W INDUSTRIES INC | 531118 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: S & W INDUSTRIES INC (USDOT 531118, 1993).
Activity history (recent)
01/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2017)
06/13/2024 — Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy Q12 8040018
05/17/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2024)
05/09/2024 — Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy Q61-0398367
04/15/2024 — Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q05 5930314
04/15/2024 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy Q12 8040018
12/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy Q05 5930314
06/28/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/14/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA009671000
08/28/2017 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA009671000
02/09/2017 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA009671000
11/26/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS058224
10/31/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/28/2016)
06/18/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS058224
06/07/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS058224
05/23/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2016)
11/26/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS040537
10/30/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2015)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1614739.