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Legal: SEAFOOD EXPRESS (P E I ) LIMITED
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 3 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
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 2026124 inspections · 17 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
32
8× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-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
- 3393.207B-AALPME-OOSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
7
1× · sev 7
- 4392.2-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
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.5A3-IDUIControlled Substances/Alcohol1 OOS
Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 9383.51A-NSOUTDriver Fitness
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- ME24
- NH2
- CT1
- PA1
- NY1
- NM1
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 Penobscot County, ME
Medium impact12 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (52%) came from inspections in Penobscot County, ME. 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 Penobscot County, ME to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 1% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 38%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 35%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 4%
- 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× · 4%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 12% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 29%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× · 29%
- 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× · 41%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 6% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 18% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured12× · 45%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 5%
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 27%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 10%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 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.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×5Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 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
- 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag 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 NHTSA95 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 65 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
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi85 drivers
- Company officer
- ANDY KEITH
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 241897206
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 85 trucks · 85 owned tractors · 180 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 with 4 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
32 events- 01/09/2026MCS-150 update filed
9.5M mi reported (2025)
- 01/30/2023Insurance name changed — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6841253902
- 01/19/2023PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 01/12/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/12/2023Insurance filed — Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 800144425
- 01/12/2023Insurance ended — Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
policy 800144425
- 12/29/2022Insurance filed — State National Insurance Company, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6841253902
- 12/29/2022Insurance ended — State National Insurance Company, Inc.
policy 6841253902
- 12/29/2022Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6841253902
- 12/27/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2023)
- 10/01/2020Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6841253902
- 09/04/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/17/2020)
- 09/01/2020Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6841253902
- 05/01/2020Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6841253902
- 05/11/2018Insurance cancelled — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026643
- 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026643
- 04/16/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/30/2018)
- 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2026643
- 02/28/2016Insurance replaced — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2020010
- 02/28/2013Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-850039
- 03/21/2010Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9996196
- 03/21/2010Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321-850040
- 02/28/2010Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9996196
- 08/04/2006Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9996196
- 07/05/2006Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9996196
- 02/26/2005Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 500019
- 01/30/2005Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 500019
- 01/15/2003Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD · policy STRU0557
- 01/15/2001Insurance replaced — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPO 203 313
- 11/01/1996Insurance replaced — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TP1-000167
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
- —
- Rated
- 2008-05-09
- Last review
- 2008-05-08
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-09
- Reported mileage
- 9,454,150 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — SEAFOOD EXPRESS PEI LTD, CHARLOTTETOWN, PE
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