MAGNUM LTD
Risk factors
High 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 9 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 19 times across 7 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 2026551 inspections · 18 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-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
- 2393.75A3-TALSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.207B-AALPME-OOSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 5392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 6393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
1
1×
- 9392.2WGNot in SMS
State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations
1
1×
- 10393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- SD7
- TN6
- WI3
- MO2
- NC2
- KY2
- US2
- WV2
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.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 88% is at/over the 60% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10× · 32%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 15%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a3× · 1%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim7× · 21%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 8%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner14× · 7%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.9× · 3%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr2× · 2%
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× · 4%
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× · 1%
- 395.15G01Driver failed to have instructions on-board CMV for installed automatic on-board recording device1× · 1%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 25.9% 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 MN
Medium impact54 of 199 violations in the last 12 months (27%) came from inspections in MN. 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 MN 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 24% is under the 60% 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 limit12× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 3%
- 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× · 2%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× · 1%
- 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
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
Tires 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS31× · 31%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS15× · 15%
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on7× · 6%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 3%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× · 2%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× · 2%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× · 3%
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× · 1%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.8× · 1%
- 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.
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×6State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLL×2State/Local Laws -
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 393.75A3-TAOLTIS×4Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.78A-WS×2Washers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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 NHTSA107 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 77 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
24
Tow-away
23
Injury
9
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi292 drivers
- Company officer
- MATTHEW GADBERRY
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 876908104
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-03-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 292 trucks · 292 owned tractors · 467 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers, officers or emails with 9 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
38 events- 03/24/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
- 04/22/2020Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13024
- 03/20/2020BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2020)
- 03/20/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2020)
- 03/20/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2020)
- 03/17/2020Insurance filed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
Filing 82 · policy B-13024
- 03/17/2020Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13024
- 12/09/2019Insurance name changed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy B-13024
- 11/04/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2019)
- 11/04/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2019)
- 11/04/2019BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/08/2019)
- 10/28/2019Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy B-13024
- 11/27/2013Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B-13175
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy B-13175
- 05/08/2013Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105428838
- 04/11/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2013)
- 10/01/2010Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF216992
- 05/08/2010Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 630524
- 04/12/2010BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2010)
- 05/08/2009Insurance cancelled — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy 085 87 637
- 04/13/2009BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2009)
- 12/14/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 12/14/2005PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 12/14/2005MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/08/2003Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 103614416
- 05/08/2001Insurance replaced — UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO
SURETY · policy U2633451
- 05/08/1997Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy 141546647
- 10/01/1996Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PP-6077
- 05/08/1996Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & CASUALTY CO. OF NEW YORK
SURETY · policy BSN-1351740
- 03/13/1986MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/12/2005)
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
- 2019-07-30
- Last review
- 2021-05-19
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-03-24
- Reported mileage
- 33,253 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — MAGNUM LTD, FARGO, ND
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