TRISTATE TRANSPORTATION
Legal: DSI TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
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 202652 inspections · 37 violations (11 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
14
2× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLS4Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
10
1× · sev 10
- 3396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.75A3-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
- 5392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 6393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 7392.2-SLLMLUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
5
1× · sev 5
- 8393.55D2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
4
1× · sev 4
- 9393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 10392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- NJ15
- MD7
- DE7
- PA1
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.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
High impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 81% 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.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 51%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 29%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 7%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 29.7% 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 Gloucester County, NJ
Medium impact11 of 30 violations in the last 12 months (37%) came from inspections in Gloucester County, NJ. 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 Gloucester County, NJ to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 75% 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 ATIS6× · 31%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× · 12%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 10%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 5%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 3%
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 3%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 7%
- 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.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · 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-SLLS3×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi21 drivers
- Company officer
- ANGELA JACKSON
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2009-02-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 32 trucks · 32 owned tractors · 50 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, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 10 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
29 events- 03/25/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
- 11/05/2025Insurance filed — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AEAS0110000080
- 11/05/2025Insurance replaced — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEAS0110000080
- 06/14/2024Insurance cancelled — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P100185-00
- 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P100185-00
- 05/20/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2024)
- 04/17/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS NV4208
- 06/01/2019Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU010049-01
- 05/06/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2019)
- 06/01/2018Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PFHRU010049-00
- 05/07/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2018)
- 06/01/2017Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PCT3000357-00
- 05/05/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2017)
- 06/01/2014Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068735533
- 05/05/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2014)
- 06/01/2013Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068706949
- 07/07/2012Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068705212
- 06/01/2012Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068705212
- 05/18/2012Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9470105-03
- 04/23/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/18/2012)
- 05/18/2011Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9470105-03
- 01/10/2011Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
CARGO · policy CPO9470105-02
- 07/27/2010Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9470105-02
- 06/30/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2010)
- 05/18/2010Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9470105
- 05/18/2009Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CP301119
- 04/21/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2009)
- 02/23/2009MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 02/02/2009Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-25
- Reported mileage
- 1,468,034 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — DSI TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC, THOROFARE, NJ
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