KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP
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 2026506 inspections · 19 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.55D1-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
8
2× · sev 4
- 2392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.75A3-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
- 4393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.3A1-ALATRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
4
1× · sev 4
- 8392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
3
3×
- 9396.3A1-HCMVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- CA17
- NC2
- NY2
- FL1
- OR1
- PA1
- WA1
- OH1
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 CA
Medium impact65 of 118 violations in the last 12 months (55%) came from inspections in CA. 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 CA 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 3% is under the 65% 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 limit9× · 32%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 5%
- 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× · 2%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 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 21% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t3× · 29%
- 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× · 10%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.3× · 6%
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× · 46%
- 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 a1× · 2%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 42% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× · 29%
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× · 29%
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× · 24%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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 23% 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 ATIS20× · 29%
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× · 3%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× · 5%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× · 4%
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.4× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 2%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 2%
- 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange3× · 3%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 1%
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing universal joint bearing cap.1× · 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.
- 393.55D1-B×2Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area · OOS
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 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
- 392.2-SLL×3State/Local Laws -
- 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLS2×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 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 NHTSA100 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 70 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
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi225 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi35 drivers
- Company officer
- RONALD MISTRETTA
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 154331227
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 319 trucks · 315 owned tractors · 2,484 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, officers or emails with 56 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
39 events- 02/18/2026MCS-150 update filed
11.4M mi reported (2025)
- 02/11/2007Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7084580 (FAX-TG)
- 11/15/2006Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 9699418
- 11/15/2006Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7084580 (FAX-TG)
- 06/07/2006Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3210903459
- 05/11/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2006)
- 03/10/2005Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D001A00186
- 02/11/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2005)
- 02/11/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2005)
- 02/09/2005Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H0793621
- 02/09/2005Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D001A00186
- 11/15/2004Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy PTD457311
- 02/09/2004Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D001A00095
- 02/09/2003Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 8898889
- 02/09/2003Insurance replaced — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAR07406319
- 10/31/2002Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 4015970
- 04/10/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2000)
- 04/10/2000CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2000)
- 03/15/2000Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT273100174902
- 02/09/2000Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 8898889
- 02/09/2000Insurance replaced — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ISARO7406319
- 12/04/1999Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA0124434
- 11/04/1999Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA0124434
- 05/20/1999Insurance cancelled — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA0124434
- 02/01/1999Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-731-001749-02
- 12/01/1997COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/1997)
- 11/02/1997Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy DXI 80348797
- 10/01/1997Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NKA 012 44 34
- 10/01/1997Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy PTD 457 311
- 09/02/1996COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/19/1996)
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
- 2010-02-16
- Last review
- 2024-12-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-18
- Reported mileage
- 11,393,390 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyFebruary, 2022
- Drivers shrank to 211
March, 2021
- Drivers shrank to 281
January, 2021
First on-record entry — KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP, NO BERGEN, NJ
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