TARANTINO TRANSPORTATION
Legal: TARANTINO TRANSPORTATION 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 · 37 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 2392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 3396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
3
3×
- 4392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 5392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
2
2×
- 6395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
2
2×
- 7392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 8392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
- 9393.95A
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
1
1×
- 10393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NC15
- SC3
- OH3
- MD2
- FL2
- VA2
- TN1
- WV1
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 22.2% 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 NC
Medium impact7 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in NC. 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 NC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 54% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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× · 33%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 22%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 35% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 64%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 9%
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× · 9%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 9%
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce1× · 9%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
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.
- 392.2-SLLEWG3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA29 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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 censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi4 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi1 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- ROBERT R. TARANTINO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2011-03-29
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-11-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 17 trucks · 9 owned tractors · 14 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 with 1295 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
33 events- 11/25/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
- 09/29/2025Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy B8814134
- 09/29/2025Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 09/02/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2025)
- 03/18/2025Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 02/18/2025Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 02/14/2025Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 01/24/2025Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 01/22/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/27/2025)
- 09/29/2024Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 09/03/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2024)
- 09/29/2023Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 09/05/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2023)
- 09/29/2022Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 006504
- 09/02/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2022)
- 10/22/2021Insurance cancelled — FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 6643319
- 09/29/2021Insurance replaced — FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 6643319
- 09/27/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2021)
- 06/18/2020MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 12/07/2017Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 6095898
- 05/12/2017Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
CARGO · policy Q400830330
- 04/24/2017Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q04 0830857
- 03/28/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2017)
- 07/02/2015Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q040830857
- 04/30/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/18/2017)
- 04/08/2013Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0031554
- 04/08/2012Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0033598
- 03/12/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/2012)
- 02/21/2012Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0033598
- 01/25/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2012)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2016-12-19
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-11-25
- Reported mileage
- 301,445 mi (2024)
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