CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 207578· MC179381· CARRIER· EIN 84-0659172
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MILE HI FOODS COMPANY

4770 E 51ST AVE, DENVER, CO, 80216(505) 228-2280tlee@mhff.netTONY M TADDONIO
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance
Vehicle OOS
9.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
100
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
No red flags in the public FMCSA record

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC179381

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 08/01/2026
Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance· policy ACPBA013202285303
Authority history (3) ▾
06/16/2021MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
11/30/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2010)
02/22/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (06/08/2021)
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (15) ▾
  1. ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/06/2016 → 11/01/2025
  2. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2012 → 02/03/2017
  3. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2012 → 11/06/2016
  4. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2011 → 12/07/2012
  5. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 11/01/2011 → 12/07/2012
  6. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2011 → 11/01/2012
  7. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 11/01/2011 → 11/01/2012
  8. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/24/2010 → 11/29/2011
  9. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/24/2010 → 11/01/2011
  10. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2002 → 01/03/2011
  11. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2002 → 11/24/2010
  12. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/1999 → 11/01/2002
  13. NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$750KReplaced
    BIPD · eff 10/01/1998 → 11/01/1999
  14. AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY$750KCancelled
    BIPD · eff 10/31/1986 → 01/13/1999
  15. AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY$750KReplaced
    BIPD · eff 10/31/1986 → 10/01/1998

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle32 inspections · 9.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver100 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

100 inspections · 9 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

100
Inspections
9
Violations
1
OOS violations
8
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

9
total

Most inspected in · top 6 states

  • CO15
  • NM9
  • WY2
  • UT2
  • MT1
  • ID1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Las Animas County, CO

Medium impact

5 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in Las Animas County, CO. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Las Animas County, CO 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 impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 12% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations (24 mo)
Speeding4 viol82%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 55%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 15%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 13%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol18%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 9%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 9%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 40% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless3 viol50%
  • 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× · 25%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 13%
  • 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. Time1× · 13%
Log / ELD device3 viol25%
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 18%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 7%
False log / RODS1 viol25%
  • 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 25%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 18 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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 impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 12% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing12 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes1 OOS9 viol58%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× · 36%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 9%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 6%
Tires1 viol24%
Wheels / rims1 OOS1 viol12%
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× · 12%
Other1 viol6%
  • 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× · 6%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

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.

▼ Improving
11
Inspections
1
Violations
0
Out-of-service
10
Clean
Where the violations are
Hours-of-Service Compliance 100%
Focus here first
1Hours-of-Service Compliance
1 violation · 100% of recent
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

141
Inspections
61
Violations
7
Out-of-service
177
CSA points
100
Crashes
8
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

74 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

46 trailer 28 truck
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 7×
1XPBD49XXRD667800· A060894 UT
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR6RSUY5287· A058333 UT
2022 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 4×
3H3V482K0NJ285007· A510793 UT
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR4RSUY5286· A060298 UT
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR8SSVL3183· Z094240 UT
2027 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
1FUJHHDR3VLWX3139· 8323133 CO
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR1SSVL3185· Z094241 UT
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X7PD830156· A062846 UT
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X5PD830172· A051757 UT
2018 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Vanseen 3×
1JJV482B5JL033770· A534036 UT
2021 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V482C0MT315005· Z521159 UT
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X7PD830173· A067486 UT
2025 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X7SD764619· Z077688 UT
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS2480S2417705· A501081 UT
2023 WESTERN STAR 57X Chassisseen 2×
5KJJBZDR9PLUL8216· A056353 UT
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHLDR9RSUY5321· BEB087 CO
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482K8RJ500204· A541960 UT
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482K1RJ500206· A541961 UT
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482C1KT305001· A537056 UT
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2481R2028002· A541072 UT
2021 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482C7MT315003· Z521157 UT
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR7RSUY5282· Z088653 UT
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR9RSUY5283· A058328 UT
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482C9LT584005· Z518811 UT
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V482C5KT305003· A537603 UT
2018 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Van
1JJV482B0JL033773· A534037 UT
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2482S2417706· A501080 UT
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR5RSUY5281· A058389 UT
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V482C7LT584004· Z518810 UT
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2539HU807301· A531395 UT

+ 44 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.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
42
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
90
90 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.3M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi50 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi40 drivers
Company officer
TONY M TADDONIO
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
30443691
Registered since
1981-12-21
Last MCS-150 update
2025-07-11
Census status
Active

Fleet: 42 trucks · 2 owned tractors · 20 owned trailers · 38 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.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, officers or emails with 13 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

13
Connected carriers
12
Fleet-transfer links
13
Most shared VINs
2
Strong links
Strong· 2
1
T M T TRUCKING COMPANY
USDOT 576123Active· DENVER, CO
Strong
OfficerShared VIN · 13
3H3V482K4NJ2850093H3V482C5MT3150021UYVS2532HU8073033H3V482K3NJ2850031UYVS2539HU8073011UYVS2489K2620401
2
MILE HI SPECIALTY FOODS INC
USDOT 2446032Active· DENVER, CO
Strong
Email

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

19 events
  1. 08/01/2026Insurance filed — Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ACPBA013202285303

  2. 11/01/2025Insurance replaced — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPC 7505857380

  3. 07/11/2025MCS-150 update filed

    4.3M mi reported (2025)

  4. 06/16/2021MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  5. 02/03/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505857380

  6. 11/06/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505857380

  7. 12/07/2012Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505294973

  8. 11/01/2012Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505294973

  9. 11/29/2011Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443I

  10. 11/01/2011Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443I

  11. 01/03/2011Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443A

  12. 11/30/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2010)

  13. 11/24/2010Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443A

  14. 11/01/2002Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2379112-00

  15. 11/01/1999Insurance replaced — NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    BIPD · policy EC85857266

  16. 01/13/1999Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY

    BIPD · policy BAP393783100

  17. 10/01/1998Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY

    BIPD · policy BAP393783100

  18. 02/22/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (06/08/2021)

  19. 12/21/1981Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2003-02-06
Last review
2003-02-05
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-07-11
Reported mileage
4,258,000 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 24, 2026, 3:40 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.