HIGH GROUND SHIPPING INC
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 202646 inspections · 66 violations (7 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207F-SLASVehicle Maintenance
Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
14
2× · sev 7
- 2393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.11A1-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
6
2× · sev 3
- 4392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
4
4×
- 5393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
4
2× · sev 2
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
2
2×
- 8393.95A1Vehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- CA20
- AZ4
- NV3
- OR2
- IL1
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.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 86% is at/over the 65% 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.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× · 20%
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 13%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 16%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 10%
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV3× · 11%
- 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.6× · 9%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 1%
- 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× · 10%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 23.7% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 10.4% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Maricopa County, AZ
Medium impact21 of 50 violations in the last 12 months (42%) came from inspections in Maricopa County, AZ. 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 Maricopa County, AZ 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 21% 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, other2× · 56%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 44%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
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 61% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness7× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 7%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 6%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes3× · 15%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 3%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 7%
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× · 5%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× · 3%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× · 4%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× · 2%
- 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.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLIFTAState/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) 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 NHTSA47 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 17 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
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
2
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi12 drivers
- Company officer
- SIMRANJIT SINGH PANNU
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2010-05-04
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-07-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 12 trucks · 12 owned tractors · 12 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 13 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
26 events- 07/22/2026Insurance filed — Incline Americas Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IAL00048100
- 04/17/2026Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy RKT0718-1481-01
- 03/23/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2026)
- 12/15/2025Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy RKT0718-1481-01
- 11/20/2025Insurance replaced — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy RKT0718-1481-01
- 11/18/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2025)
- 07/22/2025Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA998069059
- 07/09/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
- 06/25/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2025)
- 05/27/2025Insurance cancelled — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AWTS-00000104-00
- 04/30/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2025)
- 02/22/2025Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA04356912
- 02/28/2022Insurance name changed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7627017
- 02/22/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7627017
- 01/24/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2022)
- 05/14/2018Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0037597001
- 04/17/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2018)
- 05/14/2015Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0108865
- 04/17/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2015)
- 05/15/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/04/2014Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0106710
- 05/04/2013Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN066636
- 05/04/2011Insurance cancelled — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy CTM3911175
- 04/07/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2011)
- 05/21/2010MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/07/2014)
- 05/04/2010Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2023-07-24
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-07-09
- Reported mileage
- 250,356 mi (2024)
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