TRIBAL SUN BUS COMPANY LLC
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 202667 inspections · 8 violations (2 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Vehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.55D1-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.
4
1× · sev 4
- 3392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 4393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 5393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 6390.21TB1-MC
Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
1
1×
- 7393.100C-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- NY15
- MA13
- NJ1
- CT1
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.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 53% is at/over the 50% 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.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.20× · 26%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD4× · 26%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.8× · 10%
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× · 15%
- 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 9%
- 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 a2× · 5%
- 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Erie County, NY
Medium impact5 of 15 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Erie County, NY. 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 Erie County, NY 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 21% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 56%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 25%
- 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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 10% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× · 61%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× · 2%
- 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 1998.1× · 12%
- 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)1× · 3%
- 393.62-BEMBuses - Required emergency exit missing1× · 3%
- 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-LT1/32×2Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves · OOS
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
- 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 NHTSA15 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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
30
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi31 drivers
- Company officer
- YAN YUN ZHAO (JANICE)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2009-12-15
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-15
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 13 buses.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 2 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- 01/15/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
- 03/13/2023Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5927975
- 02/23/2023Insurance filed — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5927975
- 02/23/2023Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5927975
- 02/14/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/24/2023)
- 02/03/2023Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 09/18/2020Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 09/10/2020Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 08/24/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/11/2020)
- 07/18/2020Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 07/13/2020Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 06/22/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2020)
- 01/18/2020Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 12/26/2019Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 12/23/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/27/2019)
- 08/18/2019Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 08/12/2019Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 07/22/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/13/2019)
- 06/20/2019Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 06/07/2019Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 05/24/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/10/2019)
- 09/18/2017Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 698822
- 09/01/2017Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 698822
- 08/22/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/05/2017)
- 11/18/2016Insurance cancelled — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 11/09/2016Insurance replaced — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2703550
- 10/24/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2016)
- 04/28/2010MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/15/2009Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2025-02-08
- Last review
- 2024-12-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-15
- Reported mileage
- 2,355,963 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyAugust, 2021
- Fleet grew to 11 power units
- Drivers grew to 20
January, 2021
First on-record entry — TRIBAL SUN BUS COMPANY LLC, ROCKLAND, MA
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