HARMS OIL COMPANY
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 4 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026237 inspections · 10 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-TFLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.9A-LRLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 4393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5172.201D-HMSPSHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 7392.2-SLLEWG2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
1
1×
- 8393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
- 9392.2-LCDLR1 OOS
Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- SD17
- NE4
- MT4
- ND2
- IA2
- WY1
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 Roberts County, SD
Medium impact6 of 35 violations in the last 12 months (17%) came from inspections in Roberts County, SD. 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 Roberts County, SD 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 1% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× · 27%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 18%
- 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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 19% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× · 73%
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× · 21%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 3%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 3%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
- 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 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 8% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 12%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 8%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 13%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 10%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 5%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× · 2%
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× · 1%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 3%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 2%
- 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.
- 393.45B2-BHTD×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure · OOS
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 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-SLLEWA3×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. · OOS
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required
- 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 NHTSA91 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 61 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
5
Tow-away
4
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi125 drivers
- Company officer
- JESSICA CARROLL
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 60484615
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-10-23
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 177 trucks · 177 owned tractors · 3 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 5 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
39 events- 10/23/2025MCS-150 update filed
8.0M mi reported (2024)
- 10/01/2025Insurance filed — Imperium Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECAP1HSCX00028603
- 10/01/2025Insurance ended — Imperium Insurance Company
policy ECAP1HSCX00028603
- 10/01/2025Insurance filed — Great Midwest Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ECAP1IICCA00028603
- 10/01/2025Insurance ended — Great Midwest Insurance Company
policy ECAP1IICCA00028603
- 10/01/2025Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00028602
- 10/01/2025Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00028601
- 10/01/2024Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00028601
- 10/01/2023Insurance filed — United States Fire Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 5038785306
- 10/01/2023Insurance ended — United States Fire Insurance Company
policy 5038785306
- 10/01/2023Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00028600
- 10/01/2023Insurance replaced — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00028600
- 10/01/2022Insurance replaced — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UL 0500986
- 10/28/2020Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 4J81545
- 10/01/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/2020)
- 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 4J81545
- 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4E81545
- 12/15/2018Insurance cancelled — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4S81545
- 12/15/2018Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 4R81545
- 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4S81545
- 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 4R81545
- 01/12/2018PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 11/27/2017Insurance filed — The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 1233247
- 11/27/2017Insurance ended — The Cincinnati Insurance Company
policy 1233247
- 02/10/2016Insurance cancelled — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4S81545
- 01/30/2016Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 4J3-65-52
- 01/11/2016Insurance replaced — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 4S81545
- 01/11/2016Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 4J3-65-52
- 01/04/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2016)
- 09/04/2010Insurance cancelled — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 915905
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
- 2010-12-21
- Last review
- 2010-12-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-10-23
- Reported mileage
- 8,021,974 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — HARMS OIL COMPANY, BROOKINGS, SD
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