CARROLL TRANSPORTATION GROUP
Legal: CARROLL TRUCKING 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 10 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 11 times across 6 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
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 202668 inspections · 34 violations (6 OOS) · 13% 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
- 2393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.75A1-TEPBMVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6390.21TB1-MC
Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
2
2×
- 7392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 8396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
2
1× · sev 2
- 9395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 10395.22G-ELDMFVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- VA29
- NC1
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 Norfolk city, VA
Medium impact13 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (57%) came from inspections in Norfolk city, VA. 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 Norfolk city, VA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 58% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 5%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× · 8%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× · 6%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 4%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 5%
- 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× · 4%
- 393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken.1× · 3%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 5%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 3%
- 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.
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 NHTSA70 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 40 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
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
- Company officer
- MATT CARROLL
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 113378194
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-11-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 33 trucks · 25 owned tractors · 50 owned trailers · 8 leased/term tractors.
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, addresses or officers with 23 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
53 events- 03/15/2025Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 5596061
- 03/07/2025Insurance filed — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 3531966
- 03/07/2025Insurance ended — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 3531966
- 03/07/2025Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 5596061
- 11/20/2024MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2023)
- 07/17/2024Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 5596061
- 03/07/2024Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 5596061
- 03/06/2024Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 612201220
- 02/08/2024BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/11/2024)
- 12/12/2022PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 12/05/2022Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 2155P586
- 12/05/2022Insurance name changed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 612201220
- 12/05/2022Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000105-00
- 11/02/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2022)
- 11/02/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2022)
- 10/28/2022Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VEN 8000105-04
- 10/28/2022Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VEN 8000105-04
- 10/28/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000105-00
- 03/20/2021Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001063737
- 03/07/2021Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001063737
- 12/08/2018Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E20539
- 11/11/2018Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E20539
- 03/14/2016PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/05/2022)
- 11/11/2014Insurance replaced — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3501795
- 11/11/2009Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 14MSDE3972
- 11/11/2008Insurance replaced — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3501795
- 11/07/2008Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT775878-5006-061
- 12/14/2006Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP34318A
- 11/11/2006Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP34318A
- 11/11/2005Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010173-00
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
- 1990-11-02
- Last review
- 2011-03-01
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-11-20
- Reported mileage
- 1,056,005 mi (2023)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — CARROLL TRUCKING INC, NORFOLK, VA
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