VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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MILE HI FOODS COMPANY
USDOT 207578 · MC179381 · EIN 84-0659172 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4770 E 51ST AVE, DENVER, CO, 80216
(505) 228-2280 · TONY M TADDONIO
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
42 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
98 / 177
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance — $1M BIPD · policy ACPBA013202285303 · eff 08/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance66 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance56 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Other13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.20BELDNV | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.205C-WR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
CO43
NM37
UT8
WY5
ID3
MT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.07 | 0.97 | ≈10–17% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.37 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.54 | 1.50 | ≈13–17% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Las Animas County, CO · medium impact
• 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
Speeding 82% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• 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: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Log / ELD device 25% · False log / RODS 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Brakes 58% (1 OOS) · Tires 24% · Wheels / rims 12% (1 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 50%
395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.255).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer28 truck
Company profile
Officer
TONY M TADDONIO
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
90
Registered since
1981-12-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| T M T TRUCKING COMPANY | 576123 | 12 VINs | strong |
| MILE HI SPECIALTY FOODS INC | 2446032 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ACPBA013202285303
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPC 7505857380
07/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
06/16/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/03/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505857380
11/06/2016 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505857380
12/07/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505294973
11/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7505294973
11/29/2011 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443I
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443I
01/03/2011 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443A
11/30/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2010)
11/24/2010 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP10443A
11/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 2379112-00
11/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD · policy EC85857266
01/13/1999 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
BIPD · policy BAP393783100
10/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
BIPD · policy BAP393783100
02/22/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/08/2021)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/207578.