PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 5 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 13 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 2026168 inspections · 24 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
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
- 3393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6395.20BELDNVHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
5
1× · sev 5
- 7392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 8393.75A1 OOS
Flat tire or fabric exposed
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TN12
- KY4
- NC4
- VA2
- GA2
- MD2
- PA2
- IN1
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 32.3% 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 Greene County, TN
Medium impact8 of 51 violations in the last 12 months (16%) came from inspections in Greene County, TN. 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 Greene County, TN 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 34% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× · 27%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 4%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 4%
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× · 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 38% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 50%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 20%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× · 13%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 72% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× · 27%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× · 17%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 8%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 5%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 2%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 3%
- 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× · 2%
- 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
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 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 NHTSA92 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 62 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
10
Tow-away
10
Injury
5
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi56 drivers
- Company officer
- DAVID LEVINS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 66715053
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-12
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 61 trucks · 49 owned tractors · 189 owned trailers · 12 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 emails with 28 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
49 events- 05/12/2026MCS-150 update filed
10.4M mi reported (2025)
- 01/01/2026Insurance filed — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 3535497
- 01/01/2026Insurance ended — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 3535497
- 01/01/2026Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE ASSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy EACX4017087
- 02/11/2021Insurance replaced — MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
SURETY · policy NAZ 3091
- 02/11/2021Insurance replaced — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy EACX4017087
- 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 656494C
- 06/01/2018Insurance filed — P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RRG 488790-18
- 06/01/2018Insurance ended — P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
policy RRG 488790-18
- 06/01/2018Insurance replaced — P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy RRG 488790-17
- 06/01/2017Insurance replaced — P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy RRG 488790-16
- 01/01/2017Insurance replaced — DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 656494C
- 12/31/2016Insurance cancelled — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1022067
- 12/21/2016Insurance replaced — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1022067
- 12/05/2016BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2016)
- 06/26/2016Insurance cancelled — P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy RRG488790-15
- 06/01/2016Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy AEC 0171350
- 06/01/2016Insurance replaced — P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy RRG488790-15
- 05/05/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2016)
- 06/01/2015Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA140167
- 11/03/2014Insurance name changed — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1022067
- 11/03/2014Insurance name changed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI-97602061
- 11/03/2014Insurance name changed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA110138
- 09/30/2014Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA110138
- 09/29/2014BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2014)
- 09/29/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2014)
- 05/20/2014PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 01/29/2014Insurance replaced — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1022067
- 01/29/2014Insurance replaced — BANKFIRST
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
- 08/01/2011Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP23653A
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
- 2007-12-17
- Last review
- 2012-03-20
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-12
- Reported mileage
- 10,387,450 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC, LOUDON, TN
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