RITEWAY
Legal: RITE WAY TRUCK RENTAL INC
Risk factors
Low 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 202623 inspections · 38 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.8E-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
14
2× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3395.3AIIHours-of-Service Compliance
Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes
7
1× · sev 7
- 4392.22B-DFPWDVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
2
1× · sev 2
- 5383.95-LCDL1 OOS
Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
1
1×
- 6392.22A-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
1
1× · sev 1
- 7395.8D11-HOSF
HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date:
1
1×
- 8395.8F12-HOSM
HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date:
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
- 10393.75A4
Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX14
- AL3
- NM2
- OK2
- KS2
- CO2
- NC1
- WI1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in TX
Medium impact5 of 11 violations in the last 12 months (45%) came from inspections in TX. 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 TX 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 22% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 66%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 31%
- 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 54% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 65%
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 2%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 11%
- 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 Tim1× · 11%
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× · 11%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 2%
- 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 32% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× · 26%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 17%
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× · 3%
- 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
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.
- 395.8E-HOSPD×2HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
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 NHTSA37 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 7 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
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi16 drivers
- Company officer
- DAVID KOSAR
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 89467351
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-11-19
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 16 trucks · 14 owned tractors · 29 owned trailers · 2 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 or addresses with 8 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
72 events- 04/01/2026Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT8612711497
- 04/01/2026Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP69177A
- 03/05/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2026)
- 03/05/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2026)
- 11/19/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
- 03/22/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGD1221-01
- 02/23/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2021)
- 02/23/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2021)
- 03/22/2020Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000208-01
- 03/22/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGD1221-01
- 02/24/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2020)
- 02/24/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2020)
- 03/22/2017Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000308-01
- 03/22/2016Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882063 01
- 02/24/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2016)
- 02/24/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2016)
- 04/19/2015Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751682001
- 03/22/2015Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751682001
- 11/21/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 11/21/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 11/18/2013Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751263-1107-071
- 11/18/2013Insurance name changed — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MXI93023695
- 09/20/2010Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI93010494
- 10/30/2009Insurance cancelled — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I21018818 001
- 10/05/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/13/2009)
- 09/20/2009Insurance replaced — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I21018818 001
- 09/20/2009Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI93010494
- 05/29/2009MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (11/18/2013)
- 05/08/2009Insurance cancelled — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I21018818 001
- 09/20/2008Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 790004567-0000
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2011-03-03
- Last review
- 2011-03-03
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-11-19
- Reported mileage
- 896,000 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — RITE WAY TRUCK RENTAL INC, DALLAS, TX
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