CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2118344· MC738325· CARRIER· EIN 50543571
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ATG TRANSPORT LLC

2150 S COUNTRY CLUB DR #22, MESA, AZ, 85210(480) 278-7245atgtransport@gmail.comMARK KESSLER
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Great West Casualty Co
Vehicle OOS
11.9%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.2%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
1
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
98
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
1 crash in the last 24 months

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

MC738325

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
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 02/07/2015
Great West Casualty Co· policy MCP14712A
Authority history (1) ▾
02/28/2011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history3 insurers on record
Filing timeline (3)
  1. TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/07/201402/07/2015
  2. PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/07/201102/07/2014
  3. PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 02/07/201103/17/2012

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.

Vehicle67 inspections · 11.9% OOS · National 22%
Driver85 inspections · 1.2% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

85 inspections · 27 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

85
Inspections
27
Violations
2
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 6 states

  • AZ13
  • CA10
  • NM3
  • NV2
  • TN1
  • TX1

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 Maricopa County, AZ

Medium impact

8 of 32 violations in the last 12 months (25%) 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.

What to do
  • 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

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing13 violations (24 mo)
Speeding7 viol74%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 35%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 28%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 11%
Following / lane / reckless4 viol17%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 7%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 6%
  • 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× · 4%
Seat belt1 viol5%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 5%
Other1 viol4%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 4%
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 31 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 35% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing8 violations (24 mo)
False log / RODS5 viol68%
  • 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× · 41%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 21%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× · 6%
Log / ELD device3 viol32%
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× · 29%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 3%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 18 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 25% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing32 violations · 11 OOS (24 mo)
Tires5 OOS5 viol29%
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× · 13%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 13%
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× · 4%
Brakes1 OOS10 viol28%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× · 10%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 8%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 5%
Lighting / lamps3 OOS9 viol27%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 10%
  • 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, 19971× · 4%
Suspension / axle2 OOS2 viol8%
What to do
  • 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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 14 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% 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
8
Inspections
6
Violations
1
Out-of-service
3
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 83%Vehicle Maintenance 17%
Focus here first
1Other
5 violations · 83% of recent
  • 393.60D×2Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 1 OOS · 17% of recent
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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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).

127
Inspections
105
Violations
15
Out-of-service
468
CSA points
16
Crashes
19
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

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

43 trailer 36 truck 2 incomplete vehicle 1 other
2026 KENWORTH T680seen 4×
1XKYD49X7TJ208832· AN01535 AZ
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS253XN3505601· WRA43E AZ
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EJ5PN622808· AM20551 AZ
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR3LSLP9242· AM59613 AZ
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH8LN253868· AL10049 AZ
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X2RJ368156· AM24093 AZ
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X7LD649424· AM23361 AZ
2025 MAC MACseen 2×
558MRA322SX009719· 627643T TN
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDRXMSMT2732· AM20194 AZ
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH6LN204927· AL21273 AZ
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH8GN932237· AG39048 AZ
2018 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1XPCD49X9JD433818· AH87346 AZ
2018 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 2×
3AKJGNDR3JDJM1653· R610260 TX
2019 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH6KN213366· AJ59803 AZ
2017 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3C202SXHT985057· 275051D ME
2025 MAC MACseen 2×
558MRA323SX009468· 608582T TN
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR3TSWK9286· AN01933 AZ
2025 MAC MACseen 2×
558MRA325SX009469· 608583T TN
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXDP9X0RD666968· AM59834 AZ
2026 MAC MACseen 2×
558MRA323TX009794· 718462T TN
2019 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X7KJ292022· AM20061 AZ
2025 MAC MACseen 2×
558MRA320SX009461· 4UW1163 CA
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X1LJ403115· AJ71804 AZ
2026 CHASSIS KING Chassis Kingseen 2×
1C9CK4323TA681095· 5654311 ME
2025 MAC MAC
558MRA320SX009718· 627642T TN
2007 KENWORTH W9 Series
1XKWDB9X17R166077· AN01434 AZ
2022 PRATT INDUSTRIES Pratt Industries
1P9TC432XNB343053· 2951905 ME
2016 INTERNATIONAL LF517
3HSCXAPR5GN127001· AN01333 AZ
2025 MAC MAC
558MRA326SX009786· 630732T AZ
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2535N3505604· SDA1KE AZ

+ 52 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

1

Tow-away

1

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
51
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
100
50 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.7M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi48 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi48 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi2 drivers
Company officer
MARK KESSLER
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2011-02-08
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-07
Census status
Active

Fleet: 51 trucks · 1 owned tractors · 24 owned trailers · 50 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 graph

This carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 21 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

21
Connected carriers
17
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
4
Strong links
Strong· 4
1
ATG TRANSPORT LOGISTICS GROUP LLC
USDOT 2836897Inactive· MESA, AZ
Strong
OfficerPhone
2
KESSLER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
USDOT 1879974Active· EAGLE, MI
Strong
Officer
3
MARK KESSLER LLC
USDOT 3478537Active· BALTIMORE, MD
Strong
Officer
4
WHEEL MEDIC INC
USDOT 2415285Active· HOCKESSIN, DE
Strong
Officer

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

7 events
  1. 04/07/2026MCS-150 update filed

    4.7M mi reported (2025)

  2. 02/07/2015Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP14712A

  3. 02/07/2015Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPP1058340

  4. 02/07/2014Insurance replaced — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy P0009-109863

  5. 03/17/2012Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy P0009-109863

  6. 02/28/2011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  7. 02/08/2011Registered 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

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-07
Reported mileage
4,676,453 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 21, 2026, 2:46 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.