PIONEER FREIGHT SYSTEMS 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 202624 inspections · 33 violations (9 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2UVVehicle Maintenance
Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
16
4× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 5393.45B2PCVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 7393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 8391.11B41 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or
1
1×
- 9383.23A21 OOS
Operating a CMV without a CDL
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- NJ8
- CT6
- MD5
- NY5
- US3
- PA2
- MA1
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 Tolland County, CT
Medium impact8 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (67%) came from inspections in Tolland County, CT. 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 Tolland County, CT to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
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 50% 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 secured2× · 10%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 7%
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 31%
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 6%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 4%
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
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 NHTSA68 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 38 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
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- RICHARD R. KITCHELL
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 47182050
- Registered since
- 1981-12-21
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-08-19
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 25 trucks · 12 owned tractors · 85 owned trailers · 13 leased/term tractors.
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 or phone numbers with 12 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
35 events- 08/19/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2022)
- 01/01/2024Insurance filed — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GAT0000378
- 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000378
- 01/01/2024Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0952220
- 12/05/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2024)
- 12/05/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2024)
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 01/01/2021Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9550C338
- 01/01/2021Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0952220
- 10/10/2014Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-820-827K0488-IND-04
- 01/01/2009Insurance filed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IHY 8547280
- 01/01/2009Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS AF4176
- 02/10/2006Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS ZU1154
- 01/01/2006Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 13 MS ZU1154
- 12/30/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI97181105
- 02/22/2004Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-489X1090-TIL-99
- 02/05/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2004)
- 02/05/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2004)
- 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD · policy 650 781E998 A IND 80
- 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-489X1090-TIL-99
- 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI97181105
- 04/05/1999MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/01/1999Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QTJ-660-489X1090-TIL-99
- 01/01/1999Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC 099993179
- 01/01/1997Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 81 MS CR2993
- 01/01/1996Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy 650 781E998 A IND 81
- 06/02/1986MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/22/1999)
- 01/28/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 06/03/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/22/1999)
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
- Safety audit
- Rated
- 1987-09-29
- Last review
- 1987-09-29
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-08-19
- Reported mileage
- 1,839,682 mi (2022)
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