ELS
Legal: ELS LLC
Risk factors
High 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 202687 inspections · 80 violations (27 OOS) · 33% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207F-SDASVehicle Maintenance4 OOS
Suspension - Deflated air suspension
28
4× · sev 7
- 2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
16
2× · sev 8
- 3393.75G-TAOWVehicle Maintenance4 OOS
Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
12
4× · sev 3
- 4393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 5396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
8
2× · sev 4
- 6391.11B5-LNCDLNVLDriver Fitness1 OOS
License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
8
1× · sev 8
- 7393.104F3-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
6
2× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
3
3×
- 9393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
3
3×
- 10392.2-SLLEWG3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
2
2×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- OH13
- MI8
- IN5
- NC3
- KY1
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.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 97% is at/over the 80% 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.
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit10× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 5%
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.2× · 4%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 5%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× · 4%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× · 3%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× · 3%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× · 2%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 35.8% vs the 22% 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 Monroe County, MI
Medium impact38 of 108 violations in the last 12 months (35%) came from inspections in Monroe County, MI. 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 Monroe County, MI 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 42% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 34%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 11%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 10%
- 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 45% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 44%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× · 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× · 22%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 2%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 2%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
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
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-SDAS×4Suspension - Deflated air suspension · OOS
- 393.75G-TAOW×4Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit · OOS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32×2Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLEWA3×3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEWG3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
- 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 NHTSA71 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 41 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
6
Tow-away
6
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
- Company officer
- TIM BUTTS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2010-09-10
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-12
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 50 trucks · 50 owned tractors · 50 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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 31 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
92 events- 12/12/2025MCS-150 update filed
3.2M mi reported (2024)
- 09/01/2024Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0256751001
- 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910023
- 12/01/2023Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2600034
- 12/01/2020Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000080
- 11/04/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2020)
- 06/09/2020Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000080
- 05/13/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2020)
- 12/01/2019Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 109941001
- 11/04/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2019)
- 12/01/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08625001
- 12/01/2017Insurance cancelled — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy JST1001341
- 11/06/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/17/2017)
- 12/01/2016Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0712701
- 11/04/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2016)
- 10/31/2016Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0712701
- 12/01/2015Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA120195
- 11/04/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2015)
- 12/01/2012Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06979100
- 01/18/2012Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06947200
- 11/12/2011Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06947200
- 11/12/2011Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA390001110
- 10/17/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/14/2011)
- 01/05/2011Out-of-service order rescinded
- 12/08/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/03/2010Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
- 09/10/2010Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 11/07/2007Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHR0307341-00
- 10/26/2007Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00466800
- 05/25/2007Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHR 7916840-00
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
- 2016-04-13
- Last review
- 2024-04-26
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-12
- Reported mileage
- 3,200,000 mi (2024)
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