TRANSYSTEMS LLC
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 2026168 inspections · 36 violations (6 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.201A-FRWCVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange
4
2× · sev 2
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6396.3A1-OALVehicle Maintenance
Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 9392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- ND19
- MT5
- MN4
- OR1
- SD1
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 26.3% 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 Traill County, ND
Medium impact20 of 88 violations in the last 12 months (23%) came from inspections in Traill County, ND. 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 Traill County, ND 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 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 2%
- 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 74% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 5%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 13%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 3%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× · 10%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× · 2%
- 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted1× · 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.
- 396.17C-PI×4Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.201A-FRWC×2Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
- Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
- 392.2-SLLEWG2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
- 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 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 NHTSA113 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 83 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
37
Tow-away
34
Injury
13
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi844 drivers
- Company officer
- KARI FRANKS
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 30027304
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-06-23
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 467 trucks · 407 owned tractors · 651 owned trailers · 60 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.
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 7 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
51 events- 05/15/2026Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT3001500
- 05/15/2026Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 52 CSE S45104
- 06/23/2025MCS-150 update filed
45.6M mi reported (2024)
- 05/15/2023Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 72 CSE S45100
- 06/14/2015Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9244662-00
- 05/18/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2015)
- 05/15/2015Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 9244662-00
- 07/04/2012Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057349305
- 06/07/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2012)
- 05/15/2012Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057349305
- 05/15/2010Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057348770
- 05/15/2009Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2058348770
- 01/23/2006Insurance name changed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057348770
- 12/21/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2006)
- 08/19/2005Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 2 57348770
- 07/25/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2005)
- 05/15/2003Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 302KA0023
- 05/15/2003Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2057348770
- 05/15/1998Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 602NB 1632
- 10/14/1986MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 11/30/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 10/04/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 08/20/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 08/03/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REJECTED
- 06/03/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 06/02/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 02/10/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 02/04/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
- 12/30/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REJECTED
- 11/12/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/01/2003)
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
- 2010-07-08
- Last review
- 2021-02-03
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-06-23
- Reported mileage
- 45,560,146 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — TRANSYSTEMS LLC, GREAT FALLS, MT
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