ARL
Legal: ARL TRANSPORT LLC
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 17 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 4 times across 3 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 2026734 inspections · 45 violations (17 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207A-STBWVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca
21
3× · sev 7
- 2393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
18
3× · sev 6
- 3393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.9A-LRLIWR1 OOS
Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10392.82A1
Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- IL8
- GA5
- PA4
- AR3
- NC2
- FL2
- MD2
- AL1
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.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
High impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 78% 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-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation39× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other20× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane9× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit20× · 16%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone8× · 7%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone6× · 4%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 72% 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.
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time6× · 21%
- 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 Tim6× · 18%
- 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. Time2× · 5%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner14× · 8%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.7× · 5%
- 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 pr4× · 3%
- 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 a7× · 5%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 3%
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× · 2%
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)2× · 5%
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× · 3%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 90% is at/over the 75% 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.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on24× · 8%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.18× · 5%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative15× · 3%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.19× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection25× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured21× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS47× · 17%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× · 1%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× · 1%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak12× · 1%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.2× · 1%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× · 1%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 39.3% 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 65% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× · 96%
- 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× · 4%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 5% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× · 75%
- 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× · 25%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- 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-TAOL×10Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×6Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.55E-B×5Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSR×4State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.60C×2Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLLR×6State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.16-D×4Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3×3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 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 NHTSA98 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 68 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
49
Tow-away
47
Injury
11
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi641 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi150 drivers
- Company officer
- WILLIAM SEYLER
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 17319401
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-22
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 814 trucks · 814 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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 75 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
106 events- 12/31/2025Insurance filed — American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy L25A8400
- 12/31/2025Insurance ended — American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
policy L25A8400
- 12/31/2025Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L24A8400
- 12/22/2025MCS-150 update filed
26.8M mi reported (2024)
- 12/31/2024Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L23A8400
- 12/31/2023Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L22A8400
- 12/31/2022Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L21A8400
- 12/31/2021Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L20A8400
- 12/31/2020Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L19A8400
- 01/05/2020Insurance filed — Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy NAZ 3125
- 01/05/2020Insurance ended — Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
policy NAZ 3125
- 01/05/2020Insurance replaced — DEVELOPERS SURETY AND INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 656815C
- 12/27/2019Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L18A8400
- 06/02/2018Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2001VGKLD4458
- 05/15/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L17A8400
- 01/05/2018PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
- 06/02/2017Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2001VGKLD4207
- 05/15/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1401990
- 06/02/2016Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 4282B797
- 05/15/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1396925
- 05/06/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/07/2016)
- 04/18/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/02/2016)
- 04/18/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/02/2016)
- 05/15/2015Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1394149
- 05/15/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1394149
- 04/08/2015Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1394149
- 05/15/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1389437
- 05/15/2013Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0131881
- 04/18/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/22/2013)
- 04/18/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/22/2013)
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
- 2009-11-25
- Last review
- 2020-05-21
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-22
- Reported mileage
- 26,800,472 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — ARL TRANSPORT LLC, MOON TWP, PA
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