REDWOOD COAST TRUCKING 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 2026137 inspections · 22 violations (5 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.201A-FRCLSVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
12
6× · sev 2
- 2393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.75A3-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
- 5392.2-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
- 6396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 9393.110B3-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
3
1× · sev 3
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- CA30
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 Humboldt County, CA
Medium impact46 of 64 violations in the last 12 months (72%) came from inspections in Humboldt County, 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 Humboldt County, 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 9% 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× · 34%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 26%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 40%
- 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 51% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× · 10%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× · 9%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 7%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× · 5%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 15%
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× · 2%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.6× · 7%
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 3%
- 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.
- 393.201A-FRCLS×7Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.9A-LHLI×2Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
- Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment 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 NHTSA52 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 22 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+ mi46 drivers
- Company officer
- MICHAEL MITCHELL
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 56597842
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 47 trucks · 47 owned tractors · 68 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 or officers with 62 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- 02/26/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2025)
- 10/01/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FYA 0000183-00
- 10/01/2025Insurance replaced — EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9400001063-181
- 10/25/2018Insurance cancelled — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9400001063-171
- 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9400001063-171
- 10/06/2017Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-016692688
- 10/01/2017Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 02-CA-016692688
- 09/11/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2017)
- 09/11/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 10/09/2013Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy B6A2CA0001383-02
- 10/01/2012Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy B6A2CA0001383-01
- 09/04/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2012)
- 10/01/2011Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy B6A2CA0001383-00
- 09/06/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2011)
- 10/01/2010Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01 LX 0655161 3
- 10/01/2005Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01-LX-0655161-2
- 10/01/2004Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01LX0655161
- 10/01/2002Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01LX6344715
- 02/19/2002MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/15/2013)
- 10/31/2001Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2002300-00
- 05/20/2001Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2002300-00
- 01/25/2001Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2002300-00
- 01/25/2001Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2002300-03
- 10/01/2000Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2002300-00
- 10/30/1997CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/19/1997)
- 10/03/1997Insurance cancelled — HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 5GLA9403513 00
- 10/04/1990CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/1990)
- 03/24/1990Insurance cancelled — ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE OF AMERICA INC.
CARGO · policy N ITF 651970
- 03/13/1989CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/1989)
- 09/08/1987CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/1987)
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
- 2007-05-08
- Last review
- 2016-10-13
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-26
- Reported mileage
- 2,600,333 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — REDWOOD COAST TRUCKING INC, ARCATA, CA
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